After the judge ordered the landlord to fix these conditions, the guardian ad litem and MFY lawyer together coordinated the extensive repair project with the client and contractor to ensure that the client could safely remain in her apartment while the repairs were being made. Clients whose citizenship status is not verified through data sources will also be given an opportunity to submit the documents later. The Task Force found that in HRAs current liaison program in the Housing Court, HRAs Rental Assistance Unit has Case Consultant staff located in Housing Court in the five boroughs and in the two Community Justice Centers. To the extent legislation is required to implement this recommendation, such legislation should be pursued. For those members of the Task Force who are also members of the judiciary or employed by government agencies or other organizations, their participation in this project should not be understood as constituting any official endorsement of the conclusions or recommendations in the report. Dedicated Homebase staff across the five boroughs are available to evaluate households' specific needs, offering a variety of services to help New Yorkers achieve housing stability, including: Services to prevent eviction Assistance obtaining public benefits Emergency rental assistance Education and job placement assistance First, at the present time, the Court-approved GAL training is offered only once every six months and requires attendance in downtown Manhattan from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the training date. Please be advised that pursuant to CPLR 1201 and 1203, if it appears that a respondent is incapable of adequately defending against a proceeding, the court should appoint a guardian ad litem and any default judgment entered prior to the appointment in most instances should be vacated. Do you need help with your application, recertification or other program requirements? We are likewise convinced this will not happen unless the bench and bar take a leadership role in educating the general public and policymakers about the critical importance of this step and the impossibility of delivering justice rather than injustice in. With regard to your remaining two requests, please be advised that we are currently in the process of determining the availability and/or releasability of the documents you requested. Staff. If clients are unable to submit this documentation due to the COVID-19 Emergency, the application should still be submitted. Call the HRA Medicaid Helpline at 888-692-6116 for more information. . This certification could be filed with the Court at the commencement of the service; the Court would then be assured that the private attorney serving as a GAL has been provided with adequate and appropriate GAL training before undertaking the, This recommendation is made based on the following circumstances. Instructions to Complete the Disabled, Aged, and Blind (DAB) Renewel Notification Form (MAP-2096P), Guide to Complete Your Medicaid Renewel Forms, These forms may be needed for legally responsible relatives or to declare or change an authorized representative, Applicant/Recipient Declaration Concerning LLR Income-Resources (MAP-2161), Medicaid Authorized Representative Designation/Change Request (DOH-5247). Conferees examined the Courts role in responding not only to the legal questions that come before it, such as housing conditions, holdovers and non-payment of rent, but also to the myriad social and financial problems that underlie many Housing Court casesproblems that if unaddressed can and do lead to homelessness. You can also fax your application to 917-639-0732. The data, which are transmitted electronically from OCAs computer system to the TSBs computers, include information about the initial filing of each case (names of the parties, type of case, amount sued for, docket number) and a single word disposition (i.e., judgment, settled, writ of eviction issued, dismissed, discontinued, etc.). Generally, this $600 fee does not adequately compensate a GAL for his/her service, based on the actual amount of time and level of work involved. (See New York City Civil Court Act 110.). Use the MAP-3177 form below if you need a disability determination to participate in the Medicaid Buy-in Program for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD) or if you are an individual aged 65 or older who is participating in a pooled trust. Medicaid clients who have case changes that require additional documentation should use the MAP-751W form below. *DSS is comprised of the NYC Human Resources Administration and the NYC Department of Homeless Services. 2007 WL 58197, N.Y.L.J., March 2, 2007, 29:1 (N Y.Sup.App.Term 1st Dept.). Arjun Gupta Sarma Principal. Conferees examined the Courts role in responding not only to the legal questions that come before it, such as housing conditions, holdovers and non-payment of rent, but also to the myriad social and financial problems that underlie many Housing Court casesproblems that if unaddressed can and do lead to homelessness. 12, 1999, NYU, pg 26 at 1 (AT 1st Dept. A GAL Case Summary should not be placed in a court file unless the form is made a sealed record, as the form may contain personal information which should not be made available to the general public. GAL Case Summary forms should not be placed in the court file unless the file is made a sealed record. Hampton Roads Academys nearly 130 faculty and staff members bring a wealth of experience to the classroom, offices and hall of HRA. View HRA's Interactive Guide to Services. It is the Task Forces understanding that more extensive docket/case information is available on the Court Terminals and could be linked to the Court website. Currently, such information may be available on an individual basis when requested by a tenant from DHCR; however, many tenants are unable or unwilling to follow through with DHCR to obtain relevant or necessary information. Taken all steps to get the ward to come to court or to locate the ward if the ward is missing. The involvement of the private bar as pro bono GALs should be increased and they should be provided with adequate support, training and supervision to ensure that they perform their services appropriately. IDNYC IDNYC is the free identification card for all New York City residents. Questions about specific requests should also be made through NYC OpenRecords by using the Contact the Agency link available on every request page. Housing Court Judges should ensure that GALS follow the procedures set forth below: These procedures and best practices are in accordance with the CPLR and New York case law and are designed to protect the due process rights of all litigants with diminished capacity in Housing Court. Some Task Force members felt that there is a strong argument to be made that under New York law, individuals serving as GALs are entitled to quasi-judicial immunity. HRA is dedicated to alleviating poverty and income inequality through the implementation of initiatives such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support Services, Adult Protective Services, Emergency Rental Assistance, Career Services, Cash Assistance, and much more. During the COVID-19 Emergency, applications may be submitted via fax to 917-639-0732. state. This work should be credited as, work. ); Roe Corp. v. Jane Doe, Jan. 15, 2003 NYLJ, pg. litigants with procedural information. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). In order to encourage private law firm involvement and to streamline the GAL certification process, the Housing Court under Justice Fishers leadership is developing an abbreviated training program and video for pro bono private attorneys who work with legal services providers and serve as GALs. The Human Resources Administration (HRA) ACCESS HRA website and free mobile app allow you to get information, apply for benefit programs, and view case information online. Name of Judge and date Judge approved stipulation: __________________________, Copyright 2023 New York County Lawyers Association. Login You As noted above, limited internet access is currently available to, litigants who have cases pending in the Civil Court of the City of New York, including Housing Court. 21 at 5 (Richmond Co. Dist. citizens, whether rich, poor, or something in between. The Task Force acknowledges that procedures set forth below do not address all conflicts that may arise between a GAL and a litigant. Per NEW YORK PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, ARTICLE 6, Section 87(3)(b): "Each agency shall maintain:[.](b) a record setting forth the name, public office address, title and salary of every officer or employee of the agency.". Representation by counsel is especially critical in preserving the due process rights of litigants with diminished capacity. Copyright 2006 ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Ms. McCabe assisted her ward in obtaining a new bank passbook to enable her to pay rent so she could return from a mental health facility to her own apartment. For more information, call the Medicaid Helpline at 1-888-692-6116 or visit the NYS website. The importance of this issue recently came to light in a decision issued by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the Southern District of New York. New York, New York 10006. Civil Court currently has a request pending for the hiring of one social worker under the OCA budget. The Commission recognizes the importance of community engagement and the voices, the opinions, and the participation of those with lived experiences as well as collaboration with representatives from community-based organizations, service providers, and government agencies. This Report addresses the work of the Resources Subcommittee, which was chaired by Lisa E. Cleary with Justin Kaufman serving as secretary. (HRA DSS). For these reasons, among others, there is good reason why a day-long training is not necessary for attorneys. - 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 You can call us at: 929-252-7731 Please leave a message and an OBS staff member will return your call before the end of the next business day. The Office of Burial Services will assist you. Rochester, NY 14624, COVID 19: Resources for Kinship Caregivers in NYS, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/locations/locations.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/about/HRA_Guide_to_Services.pdf, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/access-hra-resources.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/snap-benefits-food-program.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/food-assistance.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/ebt-card-services.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/rental-assistance.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/adult-protective-services.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/burial-assistance.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/career-services.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cash-assistance.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/child-support-services.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/disability-access.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/energy-assistance.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fighting_food_insecurity_in_the_lgbtq_community.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/health-assistance.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/hiv-aids-services.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homelessness-prevention.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/immigrant-resources.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/legal-assistance.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/lgbtqi.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/long-term-care.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/other-services.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/repaying-claim.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/repaying-lien.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/supplemental-needs-trust.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/supportive-housing.page, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fraud-prevention.page. Some Task Force members felt that there is a strong argument to be made that under New York law, individuals serving as GALs are entitled to quasi-judicial immunity. To that end, it is advised that the Judge should, prior to approving a stipulation recommended by a GAL, ascertain if the GAL has at a minimum: Met with the ward and attempted to make a home visit, Determined what the ward desires as an outcome of the case. An arrangement with a private vendor should be explored for the Housing Court to determine whether or not it is technologically and economically feasible to have electronic filing of documents in Housing Court. Unknown. This Report was approved by the Board of Directors of the New York County Lawyers Association at its regular meeting on February 5, 2007. This Task Force Report includes recommendations to NYCLA in three targeted areas: improving coordination between various governmental agencies and the Housing Court; expanding use of computer and technology resources in the Housing Court; and establishing guidelines for the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program, which serves litigants with diminished capacity. During the COVID-19 emergency, Medicaid cases with authorization ending in March 2020 through December 2020 and January 2021 through December 2022 will be automatically extended. You can call 311 for the nearest Medicaid Office, or visit our Medicaid Office page for the complete list. In cases where the 20 days have elapsed and neither the Guardian nor the respondent has appeared on a court date, all efforts should be taken to discern on the record the cause of the Guardians default. Medicaid may cover the cost of the premium for that insurance coverage. HRA Quick Start Guide [PDF] HRA Summary Plan - Employees [PDF] HRA Summary Plan - Retirees [PDF] Health Plan. Go to New York State's my Benefits Through integrated management for HRA and DHS, client services can be provided more seamlessly and effectively. 27 at 4 (Civ. The delay is due in part to the age of the computer system used for the Housing Court and the fact that Housing Court staff have to request that OCA programmers run the reports. Any default judgment entered in cases where a GAL has already been appointed should be entered only after the Judge is aware of the circumstances and the welfare of the incapable adult is considered. In making these suggestions, the Task Force recognizes that the Housing Court has explored improving the use and accessibility of technology in the past, and is firmly committed to making improvements to the system wherever possible. In this way, the training program could be distributed to private law firms with a formal certification to be signed by each lawyer wishing to serve as a GAL, attesting that the material has been reviewed by the lawyer in advance of taking on a case. A log of all requests for agency records under the Freedom of Information Law received over the last three years, or as far back as such records are maintained;4. Sale of Electronic Housing Court Data by OCA. ), The ABAs Task Force on Access to Civil Justice, chaired by Howard H. Dana Jr., a Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, in its report invokes these words of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge: Equality before the law in a true democracy is a matter of right. All Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests to the Human Resources Administration should be submitted via NYC OpenRecords (nyc.gov/openrecords). Justice Fisher advised that the Court sought to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DHCR in 1997/1998 for the Court to obtain online access to relevant DHCR records; however, DHCR failed to finalize the MOU. Contact the NYC HRA Office of Burial Services (OBS) Our office is now located at: 33-28 Northern Blvd. To this end, Lisa Cleary contacted William Dean, who writes a regular column in the, Digest. Mr. Deans article appeared in the July 3, 2006 edition of the, Standardize Procedures in Cases Where GALs Are Appointed for Respondents with Diminished Capacity, Indemnification/Immunity for Pro Bono GALs, There is a diversity of opinion among private attorneys with regard to whether private legal malpractice insurance will cover work performed as a. GAL in Housing Court. When I had a child, this gentleman, upon learning the news, begged his social worker to let him pay me a visit. To qualify you must meet all the following requirements: If you meet these requirements and receive Medicaid coverage with a monthly spenddown, you can still enroll in the MBIWPD program. The HRA staff notification line is available to keep you updated during citywide emergency situations. If they lose their apartment, they are unlikely to find other housing in the current housing market. The Subcommittee agreed on four ways to improve the use of GAL resources in Housing Court. (The authors are Jeanette Zelhof, deputy director and managing attorney, MFY Legal Services Inc., Andrew Goldberg, supervising attorney, and Hina Shamsi, staff attorney. The New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) sells data about eviction cases brought in the New York City Housing Court to Tenant Screening Bureaus (TSB), which use the data to prepare tenant-screening reports that they sell to prospective landlords who want to determine if an applicant was sued by a prior landlord. HRA Center Locations. 933), I hereby request the following records: A listing of every officer and/or employee of the agency, including name, office address, title and salary. Want the latest investigative and FOIA news? Our work turns vision into action through rigorous analysis, strategy development, and implementation planning. For example, if a tenant is awarded a 90 percent rent abatement for repair problems, a TSB will report the disposition of that case simply as a judgment against the tenant for the remaining 10 percent of the rent. Here are examples of actual cases undertaken by lawyers on a pro bono basis through service as a guardian ad litem. However, a recent New York Court of Appeals decision, , 2006 Slip Op. 37 A.D.2d 480, 326 N.Y.S.2d 458 (4th Dept 1971); Sept. 7, 1993, NYLJ, pg. ), Guardians ad litem are appointed by Housing Court judges for litigants with diminished capacity. Such access could be made available either by providing internet access using the Court Terminals, additional internet jacks for laptop computers or wireless internet access. The guardian visited Ms. G and investigated the landlords claims. Judge Fisher also issued a Directive and Procedure to all Housing Court Judges mandating that a GAL complete a GAL case summary form for each case, which must be retained by the GAL for three years, and that a Judge may require submission of the form or may query a GAL on the record. (See Appendix B.) As a result of the process of creating this Report, HPD approved a request to permit access to its information on the Court Terminals. Gary P. Jenkins was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), which oversees both the Human Resources Ms. G. denied owing any back rent. Registration information filed with the DHCR pursuant to this Part shall not be subject to the Freedom of Information Law, provided that such information relative to a tenant, owner, lessor or subtenant shall be made available to such party or his/her authorized representative. Although GALs do not represent litigants as attorneys, attorneys serving as GALs use their legal training, acumen and advocacy skills in ways that fall within the New York City Bars definition of pro bono pursuant to its Statement of Pro Bono Principles, The Civil Courts list of persons who are certified to serve as GALs contains only a limited number of candidates, most of whom accept the $600 fee. Records are made available through the Agency's Records Access Officer. ad litem. There are also Rental Assistance Units of the Human Resources Administration on site to assist in the expediting of public assistance rent grants. CIVIL COURT OF THE CITY OF THE CITY NEW YORK. New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Emergency on-site rent arrears grant assessments, Computerized case-status information/printouts, Referrals to HRA Job Centers and other HRA and non-HRA. Single Site/Congregate Supportive Housing: Ms. G was able to maintain her long tenancy in the apartment. (See Appendix A.). Taken all steps to follow through with the plan to assist the ward, Informed the court if the ward agrees or disagrees with the proposed settlement. The Court should explore the possibility of purchasing a new computer system as the current computer system is outdated and results in inefficiencies. This Report was prepared by the Task Force Subcommittee on Resources in Housing Court. Second, attorneys serving as GALs at the request of legal services groups are given substantial direction by the legal services agency with respect to APS/benefits issues/one- shot grants, etc., and their experiences as lawyers should decrease the amount of training required to qualify them as Court-approved GALs. OCA should once again explore the possibility of entering into an MOU with DHCR so that Housing Court and the Housing Court Judges can have online access to DHCRs rent registration information. Phone Number. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service window for the City of New York Department of Social Services (DSS)* located at 150 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10007 is closed. APS supervisors and caseworkers should receive improved training. In order to encourage private law firm involvement and to streamline the GAL certification process, the Housing Court under Justice Fishers leadership is developing an abbreviated training program and video for, private attorneys who work with legal services providers and serve as GALs. Jacqueline M. Brandner, a litigator at Patterson, Belknap, served as a guardian ad litem to a 47-year-old man who, for 23 years, had lived in a very small room in an SRO. The citys Department of Aging reports that there are about 930,000 persons over the age of 65 living in the city. It is also the Task Forces understanding that the OCA Division of Technology has made Housing Court calendar information available on the New York State Unified Court System E-Courts web page (https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/caseTrac/jsp/ecourt.htm). This elderly gentleman would have become another homeless statistic, but for the intervention of MFY Legal Services and caring social workers. NYCLA subsequently created the NYCLA Task Force on the Housing Court (hereinafter Task Force), co-chaired by Professor Paula Galowitz and Hon. Please make your check or money order payable to the NYC Department of Social Services and mail it to the New York City Human Resources Administration, Office of Legal Affairs, Freedom of Information Law Officer, 180 Water Street, New York, NY 10038, Room 1701. ABOUT US | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development, and public policy consulting firm that helps create more equitable, resilient, and dynamic communities. However, no Court has addressed the issue directly in the context of GALs. The local law empowers the Commission to operate until 2027, engage stakeholders for public input, and issue periodic reinvestment recommendations and findings to which the Mayor is required to respond. We have provided legal education for more than 40 years. ny.us/courts/nyc/housing/index.shtml). Part 137 Fee Dispute Program, On October 28-29, 2004, the Justice Center of the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA), chaired by former dean of Fordham Law School, John Feerick, hosted a conference, The New York City Housing Court in the 21st Century: Can It Better Address the Problems Before It? occasioned by the Courts 30th anniversary. REPORT ON RESOURCES IN THE HOUSING COURT. Or click on a the human resources administration (hra) is responsible for, among other things, providing temporary assistance and work support to new yorkers in need through a variety of programs such as temporary cash assistance, medicare, food stamps, career services, home health care, child care, adult protective services, assistance to victims of domestic The opinion affirms that GALs who do not accept a fee for their service are volunteers participating in a state-sponsored volunteer program. Conference participants considered how the Housing Court is facing the challenges of the new century in light of ever-changing social and economic conditions, and whether it is well prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades. available GALs and, in turn, will increase access to justice in Housing Court. In addition to being poor, they often are alone in the world. These New Yorkers are at risk if sued in proceedings in the Housing Part of the Civil Court of the City of New York for nonpayment of rent or for alleged acts that could jeopardize their tenancies. If you are submitting a request for Medicaid or other benefit information, please fill out and submit the OCA-960 Authorization for Release of Health Information Pursuant to HIPAA or other HIPAA-compliant form. Therefore, increasing private bar participation as, GALs is a way to increase the number of and overall quality of. Janet L. Blakeman, a counsel in the personal planning group at Patterson, Belknap, served as a guardian ad litem to a young woman with cerebral palsy living in a rent-controlled apartment. In the event that the Judge requires the submission of the GAL Case Summary, the Judge may order such on the Order Appointing a GAL form (CIV-GP-l12-02/07). GALs and providing adequate support, training and supervision to ensure that they perform their services appropriately; standardizing Court procedures to ensure the preservation of due process rights of litigants with diminished capacity; and. She was able to resolve a dispute with the landlord. However, no Court has addressed the issue directly in the context of GALs. Disability Determination Request (MAP-3177). Access to the E-Courts website should be provided on the Court Terminals and a direct link should be created to E-Courts on the welcome page of the New York City Housing Court website. 2022 All Rights Reserved, NYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York, Serving New Yorkers with Care & Compassion, Interagency Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Read the 2021 Commission on Community Reinvestment and the Closure of Rikers Island Report, Read the 2022 Mayoral Response to Recommendations from the Commission on Community Reinvestment and the Closure of Rikers Island, Read the DSS COVID-19 Return to Office Plan 2021. During the COVID-19 Emergency, applications may be submitted via fax to 917-639-0732. This certification could be filed with the Court at the commencement of the service; the Court would then be assured that the private attorney serving as a GAL has been provided with adequate and appropriate GAL training before undertaking the pro bono representation. The task force and other proponents of this resolution are convinced it is time for this nation to guarantee its low-income people equality before the law as a matter of right, including the legal resources required for such equality, beginning with these cases where basic human needs are at stake. Early in the proceedings, the judge had sent a court resource assistant to the apartment to conduct an inspection. Failure to vacate the default judgement maybe reversible error. Inefficiencies appear to exist as a result of the lack of training provided to APS supervisors and caseworkers and in the performance of the psychological assessment of litigants with diminished capacity. The sale of Housing Court data should be ended. Without these efforts expended by Ms. Brown as guardian ad litem and Allegra Chapman of MFY Legal Services, the woman could have ended up being institutionalized. HRA permits nonprofit organizations, associations and corporations to solicit donations for charitable purposes in New York City.HRA administers Public Solicitation Licenses for event producers interested in soliciting for services, products, or charities at their event. In addition, Housing Court now has Resource Centers with Court staff who are available to provide pro se litigants with procedural information. Indeed, on occasion, tenants do not even recognize that such information may be relevant and helpful to the outcome of their cases. Since May 2013 the NYC Medicaid Office has been located at 785 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238. Tenants are often advised that the fastest way to obtain needed repairs in their apartments is to withhold rent, let their landlord bring a non-payment proceeding, and then ask the Court for a repair order and a rent abatement. Since its inception, NYCLA has been at the forefront of most legal debates in the country. 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