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Legal Help for Tenants

New York Public Interest Research Group Fund, Inc. 24/11/2025 11:02 Advanced to Assemblies

Idea Submission for The People's Money:: We propose funding accessible legal services for tenant rights violations, particularly providing for high-need community members in the Bronx, as they have the highest percentage of renters with the lowest household incomes.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?: Seeking professional legal aid can be time consuming, inaccessible, and expensive for the average working class New Yorker. By having more affordable legal help on deck, high-need community members can get tenant rights issues resolved on their own terms.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply: Older Adults (65 +)

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