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How to legally evict a Section 8 tenant in NYC: NYCHA certification requirements, valid grounds, Housing Court procedures, and key differences from market-rate evictions.

Learn exactly when and how NYCHA pays Section 8 landlords: direct deposit timing, HAP contracts, payment schedules, and what to expect for your first check.

NYC landlord breaks down Section 8 pros and cons: guaranteed rent, inspections, legal requirements, and real numbers to help you decide.

How NYC veterans can get a HUD-VASH voucher, from VA referral to finding housing, plus what landlords need to know about the program.

HUD updates income limits every year based on Area Median Income calculations. The 2025 AMI for the New York City metropolitan area is $145,800 for a three-person family at 100% AMI.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know: which agency to work with, what documents you need, how inspections work, and how to get your first tenant placed.

This guide covers the current payment standards for NYCHA, HPD, and HCR vouchers, how utility allowances affect your bottom line, and how to request rent increases within the program.

Your Section 8 voucher is portable, but you need approval before you move. Here's how to transfer within NYC, port to another state, or move into NYC from elsewhere.

CityFHEPS is NYC's largest rental assistance program. Here's what landlords need to know about payment standards, requirements, and how to accept CityFHEPS tenants.

Every Section 8 unit in NYC must pass a Housing Quality Standards inspection. Here's what inspectors look for and how to prepare.