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Testimony by Alex MacDougall, Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Society, on NYCHA Rent Arrears and ERAP Implementation

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      Alex MacDougall, a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society, testified about the impact of ERAP implementation on NYCHA tenants and issues with the arrears payment process. She criticized the state's decision to deprioritize tenants with income-based subsidies for ERAP and highlighted problems with applying for arrears from HRA.

      • MacDougall called for all levels of government to address the burden of arrears on NYCHA tenants
      • She discussed a 2018 memorandum of understanding between NYCHA and HRA that is not being fully utilized
      • Issues with ERAP approval and fund crediting for PACT tenants were also raised