NYC Housing Court Glossary
Right to Counsel
Plain EnglishYou may be entitled to a free lawyer — for real
Legal Definition
NYC law guarantees free legal representation to income-eligible tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. Go to the Right to Counsel desk in the courthouse when you arrive.
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Practical Tip
Go to the Right to Counsel desk the moment you arrive at Housing Court. This is real, free legal representation — not just advice.
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