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Ok this is somewhat a silly question, but I have been prodded into asking this.
Are there non-profit, non gov't, charitable organizations particularly in Manhattan that help poor tenants with rent payments, by giving the landlord some money?
There probably isnt because it only really benefits the landlord. But I had to ask you know.
I know there are orgs like NMIC that offer free legal services to the poor. And of course there are the gov't agencies like section 8. But is there anything not attached to gubment.
If one is a "poor tenant" living in the most expensive area in the country, maybe they should move to a less expensive area instead of asking for a charity to pay their rent.
If one is a "poor tenant" living in the most expensive area in the country, maybe they should move to a less expensive area instead of asking for a charity to pay their rent.
Just because a person lives in Manhattan doesn't mean that they are paying a lot of rent. For many poor people if they move they will pay triple or more than what they are currently paying. Many factors involved. Rent stabilized apt. Many years in the apt. Other factors.
Ok this is somewhat a silly question, but I have been prodded into asking this.
Are there non-profit, non gov't, charitable organizations particularly in Manhattan that help poor tenants with rent payments, by giving the landlord some money?
There probably isnt because it only really benefits the landlord. But I had to ask you know.
I know there are orgs like NMIC that offer free legal services to the poor. And of course there are the gov't agencies like section 8. But is there anything not attached to gubment.
A number of charities provide limited assistance with back-rent. As with the one-shot deals, to qualify you must be able to pay your ongoing rent, as they only help pay what is already owed. Charities assistance is sometimes combined with government assistance.
To get referrals to charities across New York City that provide rental-assistance, call the Housing Court Answers rent assistance hotline at 212-962-4795
The charities that provide back-rent assistance ask that you contact the central number above for initial intake and referrals, and that you do not contact the charities directly.
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Ok this is somewhat a silly question, but I have been prodded into asking this.
Are there non-profit, non gov't, charitable organizations particularly in Manhattan that help poor tenants with rent payments, by giving the landlord some money?
There probably isnt because it only really benefits the landlord. But I had to ask you know.
I know there are orgs like NMIC that offer free legal services to the poor. And of course there are the gov't agencies like section 8. But is there anything not attached to gubment.
There is Catholic Charities, and Protestant Charities. Interfaith Charities like UJA Federation of Catholic Charities, and Muslim and Catholic Charities. Paladium. Coalition for the Homeless. Are some charities that give assistance for rent arrears.
Rental arrears must be within 4 months. If more than that you must have guarantee that Public Assistance will pay the remaining balance. Hard to do because Public Assistance while they give more than 4 months to prevent evictions, legally they don't have to and can deny people. They also send people to the charities and ask for proof that they applied to at least one charity. Hard to apply. Charities only take so many calls a day. You may never get through in time to make the cutoff for the day. Once you get through and get an appointment you must be within the guidelines.
You must apply for public assistance first. They also have strict income guidelines for some of them. With Paladium they make home visits and ask for you sell some of your possessions that can bring in a few dollars.
There is no on going aid to help with rent that is from a private source. Public Assistance will not help with rent arrears unless you can prove you can pay the rent going forward even if you have to have a third party. Third party is a relative or friend that will give a signed statement that they will help you every month with the rent and state how much help they will give you.
Best Wishes if you or someone you know needs help.
Rich relations give crusts of bread and such
You can help yourself, but don't take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
If one is a "poor tenant" living in the most expensive area in the country, maybe they should move to a less expensive area instead of asking for a charity to pay their rent.
The OP didn't ask for all this.
They want to know of charitable orgs offer rental assistance.
If one is a "poor tenant" living in the most expensive area in the country, maybe they should move to a less expensive area instead of asking for a charity to pay their rent.
It costs money to relocate to other areas. So if one doesn't have money to pay rent, they probably also don't have money to relocate to other area especially without a job offer.
If one is a "poor tenant" living in the most expensive area in the country, maybe they should move to a less expensive area instead of asking for a charity to pay their rent.
Ever think that maybe someone doesn't live in an expensive neighborhood but they lost their job due to a crappy economy and job cuts? Maybe a serious/terminal illness? Jeeze.
If one is a "poor tenant" living in the most expensive area in the country, maybe they should move to a less expensive area instead of asking for a charity to pay their rent.
What an uneducated and narrow minded statement this is. I bet you provide a similar response to every social issue. Care to enlighten us with more of your useless wisdom?
It costs money to relocate to other areas. So if one doesn't have money to pay rent, they probably also don't have money to relocate to other area especially without a job offer.
They can't move to an outer borough?
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