New York lags behind other populous states: Texas, for example, has paid out $388 million to 61,000 households . This year, New York launched a new program with more than $2 billion in mostly federal funds to help tenants with outstanding rent, utility payments and other expenses. Because to be honest, I dont know how I could pay the rent.In New York City alone, renters owe at least $1 billion in back rent, according to a survey of rent-regulated apartments by Community Housing Improvement Program, a landlord trade group. In some ways it is simpler but its still far too complicated, he said. Applicants can call the state hotline for help filling out the application over the phone.
The agent for this program is called a tenants advocate.
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The agent for this program is called a tenants advocate .
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