Let the Papers Do the Talking

This illustrated guide walks New Yorkers living in public housing through the steps they need to take to get a rent adjustment, renew their lease, accurately report income and expenses, and more.

Download the Booklets

• Let the Papers Do the Talking (English)
• ¡Papelitos Hablan! (Spanish)
• NYCHA租金续签指南 (Chinese)

Download the Posters

• Renewing Your Lease Can Keep Your Rent Affordable in NYCHA! (English)
• ¡La renovación de su contrato de arrendamiento puede mantener su alquiler accesible en NYCHA! (Spanish)
• 续签租约可以让您在NYCHA的租金保持可负担租金! (Chinese)

 

Public housing meets a critical need for stable, affordable homes. Yet for many public housing residents in New York City, renewing your lease or making sure you’re not overpaying for rent can be complicated. 

Our illustrated guide and accompanying posters—created in partnership with the Center for Urban Pedagogy, designer Bo-Won Keum, and illustrator Mark Nerys with support from Senator Chuck Schumer—walks New Yorkers living in public housing through the steps they need to take to keep their rent affordable. Available in Spanish, English, and Chinese, “Papelitos Hablan” or “Let the Papers Do the Talking” serves as an accessible resource for tenants to learn about their rights and maintain stable, affordable housing for themselves and their families.

For more information, or for support with distributing these guides in your community, please contact Ross Joy at joyr@nycourts.gov.