Neglect And Abuse Recourse

Summary

In New York, if facing neglect and abuse in supportive housing, report to Adult Protective Services, file complaints with relevant state offices, and consider legal action. For heating issues, report to 311 and HPD, and consult a tenant rights lawyer. Free legal aid is available through organizations like The Legal Aid Society. If HPD closes a complaint falsely, request reopening and contact local officials. Document all interactions and seek further legal assistance if needed.

Full Conversation

i am wondering what my recourse is for neglect and abuse in supportive housing?
Hey Christopher, sorry to hear you're going through this. In New York, you have several options if you're facing neglect and abuse in supportive housing:
- Report the Abuse: Contact Adult Protective Services (APS).
- File a Complaint: With the New York State Office of Mental Health or the Department of Health.
- Legal Action: Consider a civil lawsuit for damages.
Can you share more details about the abuse or neglect you're experiencing?
i have reported no heat because the heat bills were over $*.* a month for very little actual heat from coned so i don't turn on the heat anymore. they just seem to ignore me, like i am not there.
In New York, landlords are required to provide heat from October * to May *. If they're not addressing your heating issue, you can take the following steps:
- Report to *: Call * to report your landlord.
- HPD Complaint: File a complaint with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
- Legal Advice: Consider consulting a tenant rights lawyer.
Have you contacted * or HPD yet?
I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH OF THEM,
Since you've already contacted * and HPD, you might want to consider the following steps:
- Document Everything: Keep all records of your complaints and responses.
- Consult a Lawyer: Discuss your case with a tenant rights attorney to explore further legal actions.
Would you like more information on finding a tenant rights lawyer in New York?
Yes, but i require free legal help.
In New York, you can seek free legal assistance for housing issues. Here are some options:

The Legal Aid Society


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.legalaidnyc.org

Would you like additional resources or information on any other legal matter?
Yes hpd closed a complaint because they said the landlord fixed the problem. That was a fraudulent statement. I wrote hpd about that not being true,and hpd didn't reply.
You have a few options to consider:
- Reopen the Complaint: Contact HPD again and request the reopening of your complaint, providing evidence that the issue still exists.
- Contact Your Local Elected Officials: They can sometimes intervene on your behalf.
- Legal Assistance: Seek help from tenant advocacy groups or legal aid organizations.
Would you need more help finding additional legal resources?
no, not now.
It sounds like you're handling the situation well by reaching out to the necessary authorities and seeking legal assistance. If you need more guidance or support in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
ok bye.
It seems Christopher has taken significant steps by contacting HPD and seeking legal aid. However, the unresolved heating issue and HPD's lack of response to his follow-up indicate a potentially strong case for legal action. Seeking further legal assistance from tenant advocacy groups or legal aid might be beneficial.
Take care, and feel free to reach out if you need further assistance in the future!