Establishes a fundamental right to counsel for all respondents facing eviction proceedings in New York.

New York S09357 establishes a fundamental right to counsel for all respondents facing eviction proceedings. It mandates an automatic stay or adjournment on any housing court eviction proceedings if a tenant does not have an attorney. The adjournment is granted upon the respondent's first appearance without counsel, without any requirement to demonstrate good cause.

Establishes a fundamental right to counsel for all respondents facing eviction proceedings in New York.

New York S09357 establishes a fundamental right to counsel for all respondents facing eviction proceedings. It mandates an automatic stay or adjournment on any housing court eviction proceedings if a tenant does not have an attorney. The adjournment is granted upon the respondent's first appearance without counsel, without any requirement to demonstrate good cause.