Housing Helpline

Housing Helpline (for Residents in Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Niagara and Wyoming Counties)

The Housing Helpline provides free legal advice and brief services over the phone on landlord/tenant matters to low-income residents living in Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Niagara and Wyoming Counties. Clients can get assistance with navigating an eviction proceeding, preparing a written answer, tips on negotiating with your landlord, and learning about their rights as tenants. **If you have an eviction proceeding in the city of Buffalo, please see our Attorney of the Morning Program.**

CALL US AT: 716-828-8460

Hours: The Helpline is open for intakes Monday, Wednesday, & Friday between 10am – 2pm.  Call the Helpline during these hours and leave a detailed message about your housing question.

Individuals will be screened for income eligibility before getting scheduled with a same day attorney call back appointment. All Attorney callbacks will take place Monday, Wednesday, & Friday between 10am – 2pm.

Forms for Tenants:

VLP Tenant Answer Form

Materials To Bring To Court

Client Survey

**Please note**

The legal advice provided through the Helpline is limited to the phone consultation.  The attorney will not represent you in court and will not contact your landlord or other agencies.