Free Legal Help for a Bed Bug Problem
If a landlord is not addressing a bed bug infestation, NYC renters can turn to several free and low-cost legal services. This page lists where to start — contact each organization directly to learn what they offer.
Informational directory only — not legal advice. Listings are not an endorsement or referral.
Free legal services for tenants
Bed bug situations often overlap with housing maintenance and habitability matters. The organizations below handle NYC housing cases for eligible tenants.
NYC Right to Counsel (via NYC HRA)
NYC's Right to Counsel programme connects income-eligible tenants in Housing Court with free legal representation. Eligibility is administered by NYC HRA.
NYC HRA Legal Services →Legal Aid Society — Housing Practice
The Legal Aid Society's housing practice handles repairs, conditions, and habitability cases for low-income New Yorkers. Their site explains how to apply and where the neighbourhood offices are.
Legal Aid Society →Met Council on Housing — Tenant Hotline
Met Council on Housing runs a tenant advice hotline and community workshops. It is a membership tenant organization, not a law firm, but a useful first call for orientation.
Met Council on Housing →NYC Bar — Legal Referral Service
For situations that fall outside free-service eligibility, the NYC Bar Association's Legal Referral Service can connect you with a vetted attorney for an initial consultation.
NYC Bar — Get Legal Help →This is a resource directory.
This page lists organizations that may be able to help — it does not provide legal advice, assess eligibility, or make referrals. Contact each organization directly. For the city's own bed bug guidance, see the NYC HPD bed bug page.