Commercial Lease Assistance Program

CLA Program

In collaboration with the Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation , YAMA is doing outreach with a campaign to educate and advocate for the commercial tenants about their rights and to introduce them to the available free legal  lease agreement consultations services called The Commercial Lease Assistance Program.

 The Commercial Lease Assistance Program provides FREE, high-quality legal counsel to small businesses in negotiating commercial leases with their landlords in all parts of New York City.*

 Whether you have no lease, a written lease, or an oral agreement, are seeking help with a new or renewal lease, wanting to terminate or assign your lease, trying to hold a landlord accountable to the terms of your agreement, or need representation in negotiating with a landlord, you may qualify! Find out more about the campaign and learn if you qualify for FREE legal consultation.

As a commercial tenant, you need to be aware of the updates on New York city laws to protect your right from landlord harassment. Know Your Rights to better understand how to advocate for yourself. If you need assistance you still can reach out to us. 

Your small business, like many in New York City, maybe suffering economically due to the COVID-19 virus. There are many rapidly-evolving lists of resources available for your business, such as one from United for Small Business NYC and another from the City’s Department of Small Business Services. As the government responds at a federal, state, and city level, we expect the resources available to grow. 

As a small business, you may be encountering issues related to your commercial lease or paying rent. This document put together by New York City’s Commercial Lease Assistance Program, is designed to address some legal questions related to commercial leases. In general, however, your legal relationship with your landlord is governed by the terms of your commercial lease. We recommend consulting with a lawyer whenever possible. If you are a small, nonfranchise business in New York City and are income-qualified, you may be eligible for free legal assistance through the Commercial Lease Assistance Program. You can contact the Commercial Lease Assistance Program at info@bka.org or 718-487-1319