CIV-LT-22 – Affirmation in Support of an Order to Show Cause (To Restore to the Calendar for a Compliance Hearing and for Assessment of Civil Penalties (H.P.) – New York

This form, titled “CIV-LT-22 – Affirmation in Support of an Order to Show Cause (To Restore to the Calendar for a Compliance Hearing and for Assessment of Civil Penalties (H.P.)” is used in the Civil Court of the City of New York, Housing Part, to request an order to show cause for restoring a case to the calendar for a compliance hearing and for the assessment of civil penalties (H.P.) against a landlord who has failed to correct court-ordered violations. CIV-LT-22 ensures that tenants have a legal avenue to enforce court orders related to housing violations and to seek penalties against non-compliant landlords.

This guide will help you complete the “Order to Show Cause” form used in the Civil Court of the City of New York, Housing Part. Follow the steps below to fill out the form correctly.

Section-by-Section Instructions

Header Information

• Index Number: Enter the index number of your case.
• County of: Write the name of the county where the case is being heard.

Order to Show Cause

• Petitioner: Enter your name as the petitioner.
• Respondent(s): Write the name(s) of the respondent(s), typically your landlord.
• Address of Petitioner: Fill in your complete address.
• #: If applicable, enter your apartment number.

Party Information

1. • I am the: Indicate your role in the proceeding (e.g., “Petitioner” or “a relative/friend of the Petitioner”).

History of Violations

1. • Order or Stipulation Date: Provide the date when the court ordered the correction of violations or when a stipulation was made between the parties.
   • List of Uncorrected Violations: Detail each violation or condition that has not been corrected. Use the numbered lines (1-9) to specify each issue.

Facts

1. • Tenant’s Initials: You may need to initial here to verify the listed facts.

Prior Orders

1. • Indicate whether you have requested a prior Order to Show Cause for a Compliance Hearing in this case:
     • I have not requested a prior Order to Show Cause for a Compliance Hearing in this case.
     • I have requested a prior Order to Show Cause for a Compliance Hearing in this case but I am making this further application because: Provide a reason if applicable.

Requests

• Restoration to Calendar and Assessment of Penalties: State that you request the case be restored to the calendar for a Compliance Hearing and for the assessment of civil penalties against your landlord.
• Permission to Serve Papers: Request permission to serve the papers yourself by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, since you are appearing in person without an attorney or process server.
• Order Signature: Request that the attached Order be signed.

Affirmation in Support

• Affirmation Date: Enter the day, month, and year when you are signing the form.
• Printed Name and Signature: Print your name and sign the form to affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the information provided is true.

Additional Tips

• Free Form: Note that no fee may be charged to fill in this form.
• Form Availability: The form can be accessed online at the New York Courts Housing website.
• Accuracy: Ensure all information provided is accurate and truthful to avoid legal repercussions.

By following these instructions, you can correctly complete the “Order to Show Cause” form, helping to ensure your case proceeds smoothly in the Civil Court of the City of New York, Housing Part.