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NYC Tenant Helpline and Right to Counsel (Office of Civil Justice)

  • Official
  • Free
Checked 8 Oct 2026

About this service

The City's Office of Civil Justice funds free legal help for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court or NYCHA proceedings, in every ZIP code and regardless of immigration status. Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline, say "I would like an attorney" at your first Housing Court appearance, or email civiljustice@hra.nyc.gov with your name, phone number and case index number.

  • tenants
  • eviction
  • Housing Court
  • Right to Counsel
  • Tenant Helpline
  • free lawyer
  • lockout

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Last checked by our editors on 8 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.

  1. NYC Human Resources Administration – Office of Civil JusticeOfficial source
    Legal Services for Tenants (Right to Counsel) (Opens {{site}} in a new tab)
    Accessed 8 Oct 2026

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