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Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
What are Low-Income Housing Tax Credits? Special rules apply if you live in a building that received Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The landlord must keep the building as low-income housing for at least 30 years. Landlords must certify the tenant’s income by requesting a copy of their federal tax return, W-2 tax form, or third-party proof from the tenant’s employer or a government agency.
Tips to get ready for housing court
This checklist can help you get ready for housing court. You won't need or have everything on the list.
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Know Your Rights! When your landlord is in foreclosure
If your landlord misses a mortgage payment, the bank can file a court case against them. Tenants also get a notice that a foreclosure case has begun, with a copy of the foreclosure Summons and Complaint. This does not mean that you have to move out. It only explains what is happening so you can plan for the future. A foreclosure sale is likely if your owner can't settle with the bank or prove their case. This means that the property will be sold at an auction.
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At the auction, someone might buy the property. Then, you will get a notice about what happened, who the new landlord is, and your rights as a tenant.
Defenses to non-payment proceedings: What to do when you have problems with your apartment
If your landlord sues you for nonpayment of rent, especially if you have withheld rent or incurred expenses due to unaddressed repair issues, you can raise the warranty of habitability as a defense.
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