Eviction Prevention

The Western New York Law Center helps low-income tenants facing eviction for not paying rent or other issues. We make sure tenants get the proper notices before legal action begins and protect their rights during court cases. Our goal is to help tenants stay in their homes by finding valid reasons to delay or stop evictions or working out a deal with the landlord. If an agreement can't be reached, we advocate for tenants to have enough time to move out without having an eviction on their record.

EVICTION HOTLINE: 844-230-7376
ADVICE & COUNSEL HOTLINE: 716-828-8456
evictions@wnylc.net

The WNY-EPP is a collaboration among:

Neighborhood Legal Services

Center for Elder Law and Justice

ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo

University at Buffalo School of Law Clinical Legal Education Program

VIA 211 WNY

Western New York Law Center

The Western New York Eviction Prevention Project (WNY-EPP) helps tenants at risk of losing their homes due to eviction. It offers FREE legal support in Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, Orleans, and Genesee counties. If you live in the city of Buffalo, you can ask for help during your first court appearance at Buffalo City Court.

If you have received an eviction notice or have a court date for eviction, you can get legal help by calling the WNY-EPP Hotline at (844) 230-7376 or applying for assistance online.

Important Information Regarding Evictions