New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

<p>The Tenant Protection Unit under New York State Homes and Community Renewal investigates and enforces violations of tenants’ rights under New York’s rent regulation laws. From reaching settlements with building owners who bill illegal overcharges, to helping individual renters with problems such as a landlord not providing a lease, TPU is fighting for residents’ rights every day.</p>

The Tenant Protection Unit under New York State Homes and Community Renewal investigates and enforces violations of tenants’ rights under New York’s rent regulation laws. From reaching settlements with building owners who bill illegal overcharges, to helping individual renters with problems such as a landlord not providing a lease, TPU is fighting for residents’ rights every day.