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一堆租户权利出版物

租户的权利

了解租赁、租金、宜居性、安全、公用事业服务和租户的个人保护(不包括合作社或公寓住房)。

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聪明的老年人

We offer guidance to help senior citizens better understand how to protect themselves against scams, threats to their health, and elder abuse.

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汽车


柠檬法宣传册
If your new or used car does not meet its warranty requirements, New York’s “lemon laws” may provide a legal remedy.
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二手车柠檬定律
If your used car does not meet its warranty requirements, New York’s “lemon laws” may provide a legal remedy.
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购买汽车
Get tips on researching vehicles, choosing a dealer, and knowing what to look for in a contract.
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慈善机构


Joint Statement from 12 Attorneys General
President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives. 
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拥有资产的非营利法人的解散
Use our guidance and checklists for dissolving your corporation and disposing of assets.
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无资产非营利法人的解散
We offer guidance, checklists, and forms to help you dissolve your corporation. 
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安全明智地向慈善机构捐款
Read our advice on donating safely and wisely. Ensure your donation goes as far as it can. 
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成立和变更非营利性公司
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免税组织政治活动和游说指南
Understand the prohibitions against political and election-related activities by certain tax-exempt organizations.
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出租或出售礼拜场所:会众指南
Know your rights. You may have voting rights regarding the sale, lease, or mortgage of your organization.
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聘请专业筹款人的秘诀
Ensure that your fundraiser is reputable, honest, and fair, and won't charge more than you can afford.
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针对持有慈善奖学金基金的私人实体的多州指导
This memorandum includes guidance to the philanthropic community on navigating directives from donors to fund scholarships and grants for racial minorities and other protected classes.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Employment Initiatives
Multi-State Guidance helping businesses, nonprofits, and other organization operations.
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非营利组织董事会的内部控制
Protect your assets, improve your reporting, help you comply with laws, and have efficient operations.
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慈善机构捐赠基金的管理
Use our guidance on managing investing funds for your not-for-profit organization. 
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非营利组织的合并和整合
Learn about required approvals registration, and petitions. Understand how to form a plan. 
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非营利公司:董事职责
Our guidance helps you understand and carry out your fiduciary duties to your organization. 
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宗教法人:资产处置 
Ensure that your house of worship follows the laws and correct procedures for disposing of assets. 
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资产出售及其他处置
Our guidance, checklists, and tips help you comply with laws and accomplish a successful transaction. 
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民事权利


就业歧视
Workplace discrimination is illegal. Learn what to do if you experience or witness it. 
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同工同酬
Learn your rights and get helpful resources to ensure that you are paid fairly and equitably.
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公平住房
Learn about laws concerning discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of homes.
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人口贩运
Identify the signs of human trafficking. Find help for yourself or anyone victimized by this crime.
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移民服务欺诈
Immigrants have rights under the law. Use our tips to avoid scams that target you.
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LGBTQIA+ 权利
It is illegal for anyone to harass or discriminate against you because of your sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or HIV/AIDS status or other disability.   
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语言访问
No matter your primary language or hearing impairment, you have a legal right to information and services.
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大麻合法化和记录删除
Get detailed instructions on expunging marijuana-related convictions from your criminal record.
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工作场所的宗教权利
Learn the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers for accommodating religious needs.
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服务型动物
Laws protect people who rely upon service animals, particularly in public accommodations and housing.
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工作场所性骚扰
Learn about sexual harassment, the steps you can take, and what to do about retaliation for a harassment complaint.
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收入来源歧视
In some areas, landlords cannot discriminate against you if your income does not come from wages.
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消费者


风暴过后
Get tips for dealing with repair contractors and avoiding price gouging after natural disasters.
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债务:管理超负荷
Learn about dealing with debt collectors and seeking help from credit-counseling agencies.
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契约盗窃
Avoid deed theft and similar scams and keep possession of your home.
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电动自行车安全
Your e-bike is valuable to you and helps you do your job. Protect yourself with our tips.
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雇用家居装修承包商
Learn about hiring a home-improvement contractor, avoiding scams, and getting your money's worth.
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身份盗窃工具包
Here are immediate steps to take if your identity or other personal information has been stolen.
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国税局诈骗
Avoid being scammed by con artists pretending to represent the Internal Revenue Service.
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低成本银行业务
Find low-cost services that banks must provide consumers, plus other options like prepaid debit cards.
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发薪日贷款
Read about payday and other types of short-term, high-interest loans. Learn to stay out of debt and avoid scams.
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电话诈骗
Scammers use both live and robo calls to trick victims. Here are tips on how to avoid the scam. 
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保护你的身份
Learn what identity theft is and how it works. Get tips for protecting your information and credit.
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精明的消费者
Use our tips on making smart purchases, not getting cheated, and avoiding bad deals.
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夏季骗局
Warm weather can bring out the scammers. Here is how to spot some common scams.
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犯罪和安全


犯罪受害者权利法案
Victims' rights include the right to know, involvement, protection, help, and reparations.
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仇恨犯罪
Learn to protect yourself and others if you experience a hate crime.
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环境


在路上应对气候变化
Get tips on fighting climate change and pollution generated by transportation and fossil fuels.
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含铅涂料中毒
Avoid and test for lead paint poisoning. Know your rights when renting, owning, and improving your home.
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家中的霉菌
Find out how to remove mold from your home after storms and flooding.
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房主的太阳能小贴士
Interested in solar panels? Here are some common options and issues to consider.
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AG James standing a a podium for abortion rights

健康


纽约的堕胎权 
New York protects the abortion rights of everyone, including transgender and nonbinary people.
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预先指示
Learn about end-of-life health care, including advance directives, pain management, hospice care, and organ donation.
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医疗保健求助热线
Our Health Care Bureau safeguards your health care rights, mediates disagreements, provides resources, and investigates fraud and abuse.
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健康和处方折扣卡
Understand how discount cards work, get advice on making smart purchases and avoiding scams, and learn about OAG services.
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室内晒黑
Know the facts. Don't fall for myths and misconceptions. Keep yourself safe.
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行为健康平价法
Insurance companies must cover treatment for behavioral health as they do for physical health. Learn your rights.
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家中的霉菌
Learn how to remove mold from your home after storms and flooding.
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生殖保健服务
State and federal laws protect both those who provide and those who obtain reproductive health care services in New York.
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紧急护理中心
Understand how urgent care centers can fit into your various health care options.
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家庭暴力受害者
New York laws protect victims of domestic violence, particularly in housing and employment.
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住房


合作社董事会
Read about leases and other documents, and rules and powers of cooperatives' boards. Get tips for tackling problems.
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契约盗窃
Understand how to avoid deed theft and similar scams and keep possession of your home.
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公平住房
Read about the laws concerning discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of homes.
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Law enforcement tenants' rights guidance
We provide guidance to law enforcement responding to complaints that tenants or guests are improperly meeting at a building or grounds.
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纽约州正当理由驱逐法
In many cases, your landlord cannot convict you without a good reason. Learn how the Good Cause Eviction Law protects you.
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移民租户权利
Immigrant tenants have rights in New York. We provide resources for more information and guidance.
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租户的权利
Understand leases, rent, livability requirements, safety issues, utility services, and personal protections (does not include cooperative or condominium issues).
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Tenant harassment — New York City
Here are tips on what you can do as a tenant to protect yourself from harassment by your landlord.
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Tenant harassment — outside New York City
Here are tips on what you can do as a tenant to protect yourself from harassment by your landlord.
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Guidance for law enforcement on unlawful eviction
We provide guidance to law enforcement responding to complaints about tenants or other occupants being illegally evicted from dwellings
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AG James giving presentation to seniors

老年人


预先指示
Learn about end-of-life health care, including advance directives, pain management, hospice care, and organ donation.
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祖父母计划
Many scammers target grandparents. Protect yourself from fraudulent schemes.
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聪明的老年人、聪明的投资者
Get tips for older adults about making smart investments and avoiding investment fraud.
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聪明的老年人
Understand how to protect yourself against scams, threats to your health, and elder abuse.
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AG James with a group of students

学生


支付大学费用
Raise your financial IQ: Get tips for understanding and financing college expenses.
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学生、信用卡和银行业务
Raise your financial IQ: Learn about applying for and using credit cards and banking services.
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科技


Consumer guide to web tracking
Manage how businesses monitor you online to protect your privacy.
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身份盗窃工具包
Here are immediate steps to take if your identity or other personal information has been stolen.
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保护你的身份
Understand what identity theft is and how it works. Get tips for protecting your privacy and keeping your credit safe.
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AG James with a group of health care workers

工人


同工同酬
Learn your rights and get helpful resources to ensure that you are paid fairly and equitably.
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Employees' rights
The law protects all workers' rights in New York. Understand your rights and learn where to find help.
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就业歧视
Learn about laws concerning workplace discrimination and what you can do if you face it.
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工作场所的宗教权利
Understand the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers in accommodating religious needs.
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工作场所性骚扰
Learn what sexual harassment is and the steps a victim can take. Retaliation for a sexual-harassment complaint is illegal.
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