NYC Housing Court Glossary
HP Action
Plain EnglishYou sue your landlord to fix your apartment
Legal Definition
A Housing Part action. A case you (the tenant) bring against your landlord to force them to fix dangerous conditions in your apartment. You can file one even if you have an eviction case pending against you.
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Practical Tip
You don't have to wait to be evicted to use the courts. If your landlord won't make repairs, file an HP Action. You can do it even if eviction proceedings are already pending.
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