Can you take NYCHA to court?

However, if NYCHA made an agreement and did not follow through, you can take NYCHA back to court. Go back down to the courthouse and file a document called an Order to Show Cause. This reopens your case. You will get another court date and go before the judge again.

What is wrong with NYCHA?

You’ve likely heard at least one story of the serious problems NYCHA residents confront in their apartments and buildings: Elevators are chronically out; heat and hot water disappear for days or weeks; mold infestations and toxic lead have spurred lawsuits and the federal monitor.

How do I file a lawsuit against NYCHA?

For general questions, call the main number, 212-306-7450. To file a complaint, call the number for scheduling appointments, 718-722-3130.

How do I report Nycha?

Visit on.nyc.gov/Submit-Concern or call NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center (CCC) at 718-707-7771 (and select menu option 7 when prompted). Complaints can be made anonymously.

Who can I complain to about Nycha?

Who is the CEO of Nycha?

Gregory Russ
Gregory Russ was appointed Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority by Mayor Bill de Blasio, effective August 12, 2019.

Is there still a moratorium on evictions in NY?

The legislation places a moratorium on residential evictions until August 31, 2021 for tenants who have endured COVID-related hardship. Tenants must submit a hardship declaration, or a document explaining the source of the hardship, to prevent evictions.

Why does NYCHA take so long?

The borough you choose is a significant factor in determining how soon you are scheduled for an interview. For instance, there are currently longer wait lists in Manhattan and Queens, so choosing one of those boroughs as your first choice may result in it taking longer to be called for an interview.

Who is responsible for Nycha?

Gregory Russ was appointed Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority by Mayor Bill de Blasio, effective August 12, 2019.

Can NYCHA evict you without court?

This person represents your landlord, NYCHA. A stipulation of settlement is a written agreement ending a case without a hearing. Often, NYCHA will offer to STOP trying to evict you if you sign a stipulation of settlement. If you sign, you avoid going to a hearing and risking eviction.

How is NYCHA rent calculated?

To go from monthly income to yearly (such as for Social Security award letters), NYCHA multiplies your monthly income by 12. For weekly paystubs, NYCHA multiplies your weekly income by 52. For hourly wages NYCHA multiplies your wage by the number of hours worked per week by 52.

How do I leave NYCHA?

2) ENDING A TENANCY: The sole Tenant or both Co-Tenants may end the tenancy and leave the apartment, by signing a Notice of Intent to Vacate, giving NYCHA 30 days notice.

Is NYCHA considered subsidized housing?

Eligibility for this program is based on a family’s gross annual income and family size. The program works as a rental subsidy that allows families to pay a reasonable amount of their income toward their rent. NYCHA pays the remaining amount to the owner on the family’s behalf.

Where can I complain about Nycha?

NYCHA Leadership. Gregory Russ was appointed Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority by Mayor Bill de Blasio, effective August 12, 2019.

What happens if I Lose my NYCHA case?

The Impartial Hearing Officer will send a decision. If you lost, NYCHA will start a Holdover case against you in Housing Court for eviction. The Housing Court judge cannot overturn NYCHA’s decision. What else can I do? You can file an Article 78. This is a review of NYCHA’s decision in Supreme Court. You must file within 4 months of the decision.

Can you file a hp action against NYCHA?

An HP action is a court case that you can bring in housing court against NYCHA requesting that they repair your apartment. I want to file a grievance against NYCHA. A grievance is a formal complaint to challenge NYCHA on an unfair decision or inaction.

What happens at a termination hearing for NYCHA?

A termination hearing is an informal trial that NYCHA holds to decide if you should be evicted from the apartment. Regular nonpayment of rent cases do not go through this process, they…

When to file a grievance against NYCHA?

The lower rent will start… If NYCHA won’t lower the rent, file a Rent Increase Grievance. Request the grievance within 10 days of your rent due date, or within 14 days of receiving the RIGHT TO GRIEVE NOTICE. Pay the rent that was due before the increase.

The Impartial Hearing Officer will send a decision. If you lost, NYCHA will start a Holdover case against you in Housing Court for eviction. The Housing Court judge cannot overturn NYCHA’s decision. What else can I do? You can file an Article 78. This is a review of NYCHA’s decision in Supreme Court. You must file within 4 months of the decision.

An HP action is a court case that you can bring in housing court against NYCHA requesting that they repair your apartment. I want to file a grievance against NYCHA. A grievance is a formal complaint to challenge NYCHA on an unfair decision or inaction.

A termination hearing is an informal trial that NYCHA holds to decide if you should be evicted from the apartment. Regular nonpayment of rent cases do not go through this process, they…

The lower rent will start… If NYCHA won’t lower the rent, file a Rent Increase Grievance. Request the grievance within 10 days of your rent due date, or within 14 days of receiving the RIGHT TO GRIEVE NOTICE. Pay the rent that was due before the increase.