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Homeless Youth Finally Get Rent Help, But Aid Could be Fleeting

July 18, 2021, 7:49 p.m.July 18, 2021, 7:49 p.m.

Young people won’t have to automatically go to an adult shelter to become eligible for permanent housing help, thanks to new city and federal new direct rental assistance. But the first-come, first-served efforts are limited.

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The State Distributed $0 in Rent Relief in Program’s First Month

July 13, 2021, 8:07 p.m.July 13, 2021, 8:07 p.m.

Tenants and landlords still have two months to apply before the state’s rent moratorium expires. Here’s what you need to know — including how to get help in tapping the $2.7 billion first-come, first-served pot of funding.

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New York Rent Relief Application Snags Frustrate Landlords and Tenants

June 27, 2021, 8:34 p.m.June 27, 2021, 8:34 p.m.

Landlord and tenant advocates disagree over the level of residents’ enthusiasm for applying to the state to get back rent paid. But they agree tapping the $2.4 billion aid has been stymied by onerous paperwork and technical glitches.

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What Tenants Need to Know About NYC Rent Guidelines Board’s Latest Move

June 24, 2021, 6:56 p.m.June 24, 2021, 6:56 p.m.

The city’s rent board pushed off an increase until next spring, but both one- and two-year leases will see hikes. Neither tenants nor landlords are happy — for different reasons.

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Homeowner Help Is Coming — But Not Until After the Foreclosure Moratorium Expires

June 24, 2021, 1:16 p.m.June 24, 2021, 1:16 p.m.

The state recently announced a plan to use more than $540 million of federal relief funds to help homeowners at risk of foreclosure due to the pandemic. But will the aid be enough — and will it reach homeowners soon enough?

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Battle Over Rent Hikes Turns to Who’s Suffered More: Tenants or Landlords?

June 2, 2021, 1:49 p.m.June 3, 2021, 3:14 p.m.

The Rent Guidelines Board is expected to decide soon on an increase ranging from 0% to 2% for one-year leases. Residents are seeking a second rent freeze while building owners are calling for a thaw with rent relief aid for all finally on the way.

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Rent Relief Applications Open in New York June 1: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

May 28, 2021, 12:27 p.m.May 28, 2021, 12:28 p.m.

The $2.4 billion state program, funded by the latest federal stimulus package, aims to help owners and residents by paying off rent debt. Here’s what you’ll need to apply.

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Cuomo’s Back-Rent Relief Finally Arrives. Tenants and Landlords Ask: Will it be Enough?

May 25, 2021, 4:51 p.m.May 26, 2021, 10:29 a.m.

New York’s $2.4 billion aid program will begin accepting applications June 1. Real estate groups and tenant activists have lots of questions, but agree on one thing: The program won’t work without cooperation between owners and residents.

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Tenants’ ‘Right to Counsel’ Expands Citywide. Here’s Why that’s a Big Deal

May 20, 2021, 5:44 p.m.March 9, 2022, 5:23 p.m.

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New York Eviction Moratorium Expected to be Extended to Aug. 31

April 29, 2021, 5:25 p.m.April 29, 2021, 5:49 p.m.

The pandemic-spurred protections will stretch beyond the May 1 deadline, with state rent relief aid on the way. Here’s what you need to know — and do.

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Homeless Youth Finally Get Rent Help, But Aid Could be Fleeting

The State Distributed $0 in Rent Relief in Program’s First Month

New York Rent Relief Application Snags Frustrate Landlords and Tenants

What Tenants Need to Know About NYC Rent Guidelines Board’s Latest Move

Homeowner Help Is Coming — But Not Until After the Foreclosure Moratorium Expires

Battle Over Rent Hikes Turns to Who’s Suffered More: Tenants or Landlords?

Rent Relief Applications Open in New York June 1: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Cuomo’s Back-Rent Relief Finally Arrives. Tenants and Landlords Ask: Will it be Enough?

Tenants’ ‘Right to Counsel’ Expands Citywide. Here’s Why that’s a Big Deal

New York Eviction Moratorium Expected to be Extended to Aug. 31

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