Rental assistance program helps NYC tenants pay back $1 million in arrears, avoid eviction

… of dollars behind on her rent last year after she was forced to make a tough choice paying rent or purchasing … to me said Shaisha who asked only to be identified by her first name I just appreciate the outreach that they had … with landlords who refer tenants that are behind on rent to housing nonprofits such as RiseBoro Community Partnership …

By Celia Young |June 5, 2025 - 11:30AM
Delayed Section 8 payments could worsen discrimination against tenants, NYC attorneys warn

… lowincome tenants in New York City rely on federally funded vouchers to pay part of their rent But for the past two … using Section 8 vouchers and even unlawful eviction   With delays in payments unfortunately I can see that making … unstable the payments are the less likely that unregulated apartments will accept these vouchers and it doesnt matter …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM