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HousingRestore Funding for Anti-Harassment Tenant Protection Program
Restores funding for legal support that allows tenants to bring harassment cases against landlords.
Date Promised
February 3, 2025
Owner Agency
Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Requires State Action
NoLast updated: January 2, 2026
Overview
• Mayor Mamdani will restore funding to the Anti-Harassment Tenant Protection program, which supports tenants facing harassment or intimidation by their landlords.
• The program provides legal assistance to at-risk tenants pursuing affirmative cases, allowing them to seek relief without fear of retaliation or abuse.
• The restoration reverses $25 million in funding cuts made to the program over the previous three years under Mayor Eric Adams.