Learning what to do when your Landlord Tenant relationship goes south....

Each week, we receive inquiries from individuals who are having major problems in their landlord tenant relationship. Issues include unpaid rent, lack of repairs, breakdown in communication. Unfortunately, many most people don't approach these issues in a cooperative way, but rather avoid, stonewall or harass, thereby escalating the conflict. Part of the reason is false assumptions about what rights landlords and tenants possess in New York State.

If this describes YOU, consider attending a free Seminar put on by the Unified Court System on "Tenant Rights and Responsibilities", April 25th, from 1 to 2 pm at Richmond County Civil Court. Click here for more information.

Please remember that mediation is also an option to assist resolving landlord tenant disputes and as a process provides parties in dispute with much more control of the process and the outcome. For example, when a mediation occurs - at a time determined by the party, including during weekday evenings.

Interested in knowing more, please contact us at 718-947-4037 to request mediation.

How to resolve a complaint about your neighbor, landlord, family member or a merchant

New York Center Court Dispute Referral Center (CDRC) can help!

If you have a complaint against another person our staff can help you sort out your alternatives. Staff listens to the complaint, makes an initial evaluation, and explains the options you have and information you need for resolving the dispute.

Options might include the police, a community agency that specializes in your kind of problem, or one of our mediation programs.

Please note that the Community Dispute Resolution Center remains a neutral party. Staff does not take sides or represent any party when evaluating a complaint, providing a referral, or offering mediation services.

The New York Center for Interpersonal Development operates the Community Dispute Resolution Center for Richmond County.

For further information call 718-815-4557 and ask for the CDRC/Mediation staff.

Or, visit us at our offices at

130 Stuyvesant Place, 4th Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301
Monday through Friday 9 – 5

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