Eviction Defense

Contact the VLPCNY Renters' Rights Hotline:

Call 315-807-0043 to learn more.

Syracuse City Court-Based Legal Clinic

Volunteer attorneys help fill out court documents (like answers and emergency motions to reopen cases) and answer legal questions about tenants’ rights.

Every Tuesday & the following Thursdays from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM:

 August 14

August 28

September 11

September 25

October 9

October 23

November 6

November 20

December 4

December 18

Syracuse City Court, Part 1 - Map

505 South State Street, Syracuse

Tenants' Rights Legal Clinic

Questions about leases? Problems with a landlord? Concerns about maintenance? 
Drop-in for a FREE Appointment! (Please bring any documents related to the issue.)

Salt City Market - Map
484 South Salina St, Syracuse

The following Wednesdays from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM:

Wednesday, August 13
Wednesday August 27
Wednesday, September 10
Wednesday, September 24
Wednesday, October 8         
Wednesday, October 29
Wednesday, November 12
Wednesday, December 10

Tenant Dignity & Safe Housing Clinic

Tenants with serious habitability issues can come to this clinic and get help filling out a petition to force repairs. (Please bring any documents related to the issue.)

Wednesday, August 20 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 17 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Complete an intake HERE.

Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY - Map
221 S. Warren Street, Suite 200, Syracuse

Tenant Resources

Who can help pay rent? Click HERE.
Click HERE for other tenant resources.

Representing Yourself?

If you are not able to secure legal assistance before your court date, you can request a 14-day adjournment. Click HERE for a sample answer and some basic defenses that may be available to you.