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    Restore 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
    No
    Last 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.

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