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Can I ask a court to order my landlord to make repairs to my unit? New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL) Article 7-D allows tenants to file a lawsuit against their landlord for a Court order to make repairs to the leased uni...

LawNY®'s consumer unit discusses Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharges for Federal student loans. The video was recorded and is current as of February 14, 2025 at 12pm.This webinar will be particularly helpful information for anyone with a ...

Please be aware that telephone scams are on the rise. We have received reports of scammers impersonating law offices in order to demand money be sent. LawNY® will never ask you for money over the phone, including via Western Union, wire transfer, gif...

The next meeting of the LawNY Board of Directors is scheduled for March 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The meeting is scheduled to be convened by remote videoconferencing. For information about how to attend the meeting, contact Brenda Rive...

Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)Utility law and regulations are complicated. The following is a breakdown of back-billing. If you have questions about utility law or regulations, ...

Media Contact:  David Kagle, Housing Project Managing Attorney, 607-776-4126 ext. 3011, dkagle@LawNY.org, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®   For Immediate Release April 5, 2024, New York State - On March 28, 2024, t...

The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records. The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.  Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions...

Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here).   Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through New York State Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan? S...