Eviction Defense

Eviction Defense

Provides on-the-spot defense to tenants who are facing eviction and/or non-payment of rent cases in Syracuse City Court. Clients are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of court. Representation is limited to that day.

Please call our Housing Line at (315) 807-0043 for assistance.

Eligibility: Low-income residents of Syracuse who are facing eviction from privately owned housing

Application Process: Clients are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of court

Required Documentation: Any documentation relating to the eviction process

Fees: None

Service Area: Syracuse and East Syracuse

Staff Contact:

Volunteer Lawyers Project Housing Line: 315-807-0043

Volunteer Lawyers Project Housing Line: 315-807-0043

Fax: 315-939-1466

Business Line: 315-471-3409

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.vlpcny.org

Address: 221 South Warren Street
Suite 200
Syracuse NY 13202

Hours:
Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Syracuse City Landlord/Tenant Eviction Court: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM
505 South State Street, Syracuse

East Syracuse Justice Court: Tuesday, 4 PM
204 North Center Street, East Syracuse

Accessibility: All locations Fully Accessible

This program is offered by the following agency:

Volunteer Lawyers Project Of CNY