COVID-19 Update: We recommend you take full precautions to stay safe during this public health crisis. Tenant leaders and organizers around the city are fighting to keep people in their homes. Visit Right to Counsel Coalition to learn more.

Sue your landlord for Repairs and/or Harassment through an Emergency HP Action proceeding

An Emergency HP Action is a legal case you can bring against your landlord for failing to make repairs, not providing essential services, and/or harassing you. This service is free and secure.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Housing Courts in New York City are prioritizing cases for the following conditions, or others that threaten the health and safety of your household:

  • no heat
  • no hot water
  • mold
  • mice
  • rats
  • cockroaches
  • harassing you
  • no heat
  • no hot water
  • mold
  • mice
  • rats
  • cockroaches
  • harassing you

    • Start my case

    Would you prefer to have personal assistance to start your case?
    Call the Housing Court Answers hotline at 212-962-4795 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.