Local Law of 2017 guarantees legal representation in Housing Court for qualified low-income tenants who face eviction proceedings. The lawyers will be provided by nonprofit legal organizations with funding from the City.
This PDF file contains a Report by the Council that proposes practical and concrete steps that New York City should take to ensure fairness for all its neighborhoods.
The Commission's rules are codified as Title 47 of the Rules of the City of New York. The rules govern the Commission's implementation and interpretation of the New York City Human Rights Law.
This PDF file contains a annual report by the Council which highlights the accomplishments of the body in 2016 under the leadership of Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.