Tenant Representation in a Residential Nonpayment Proceeding (NY)

Summary

This practice note explains how to represent a residential tenant in a nonpayment proceeding in New York City from the perspective of an attorney working for Mobilization for Justice (MFJ), a direct legal services organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers. The note addresses the initial steps in a New York residential nonpayment proceeding and common tenant defenses in a nonpayment proceeding.