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The Office of the New York State Attorney General offers informational publications on a variety of issues important to New Yorkers.

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We offer printed copies of our public materials, at no charge, in the following formats: 12 of the most common non-English languages spoken in New York, large print, and Braille. Please allow adequate time for us to fulfill your request.

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Droits des locataires

Learn about leases, rent, livability, safety, utility services, and tenants' personal protections (not including co-op or condominium housing).

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Personnes âgées intelligentes

We offer guidance to help senior citizens better understand how to protect themselves against scams, threats to their health, and elder abuse.

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Autos


Brochure sur la loi citron
If your new or used car does not meet its warranty requirements, New York’s “lemon laws” may provide a legal remedy.
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Achat d'une voiture
Get tips on researching vehicles, choosing a dealer, and knowing what to look for in a contract.
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Organismes de bienfaisance


Dissolution des sociétés à but non lucratif possédant des actifs
Use our guidance and checklists for dissolving your corporation and disposing of assets.
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Dissolution des sociétés à but non lucratif sans actifs
We offer guidance, checklists, and forms to help you dissolve your corporation. 
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Faire un don à une association caritative en toute sécurité et avec discernement
Read our advice on donating safely and wisely. Ensure your donation goes as far as it can. 
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Création et modification de sociétés à but non lucratif
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Maisons de culte à louer ou à vendre : guide à l'usage des fidèles
Know your rights. You may have voting rights regarding the sale, lease, or mortgage of your organization.
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Embaucher un collecteur de fonds professionnel
Ensure that your fundraiser is reputable, honest, and fair, and won't charge more than you can afford.
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Contrôles internes pour les conseils d'administration des organismes à but non lucratif
Protect your assets, improve your reporting, help you comply with laws, and have efficient operations.
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Gestion de fonds de dotation pour des organisations caritatives
Use our guidance on managing investing funds for your not-for-profit organization. 
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Fusions et consolidations d'organisations à but non lucratif
Learn about required approvals registration, and petitions. Understand how to form a plan. 
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Sociétés à but non lucratif : responsabilités des administrateurs
Our guidance helps you understand and carry out your fiduciary duties to your organization. 
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Sociétés religieuses : disposition des actifs 
Ensure that your house of worship follows the laws and correct procedures for disposing of assets. 
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Ventes et autres cessions d'actifs
Our guidance, checklists, and tips help you comply with laws and accomplish a successful transaction. 
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Droits civiques


Discrimination en matière d'emploi
Workplace discrimination is illegal. Learn what to do if you experience or witness it. 
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Égalité de rémunération
Learn your rights and get helpful resources to ensure that you are paid fairly and equitably.
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Logement équitable
Learn about laws concerning discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of homes.
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Trafic d'êtres humains
Identify the signs of human trafficking. Find help for yourself or anyone victimized by this crime.
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Fraude aux services d'immigration
Immigrants have rights under the law. Use our tips to avoid scams that target you.
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Accès aux langues
No matter your primary language or hearing impairment, you have a legal right to information and services.
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Légalisation de la marijuana et radiation du casier judiciaire
Get detailed instructions on expunging marijuana-related convictions from your criminal record.
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Droits religieux sur le lieu de travail
Learn the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers for accommodating religious needs.
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Animaux d'assistance
Laws protect people who rely upon service animals, particularly in public accommodations and housing.
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Harcèlement sexuel sur le lieu de travail
Learn about sexual harassment, the steps you can take, and what to do about retaliation for a harassment complaint.
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Discrimination en fonction de la source de revenus
In some areas, landlords cannot discriminate against you if your income does not come from wages.
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Consommateurs


Après la tempête
Get tips for dealing with repair contractors and avoiding price gouging after natural disasters.
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Dette : gérer la surcharge
Learn about dealing with debt collectors and seeking help from credit-counseling agencies.
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Vol d'acte
Avoid deed theft and similar scams and keep possession of your home.
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Sécurité des vélos électriques
Your e-bike is valuable to you and helps you do your job. Protect yourself with our tips.
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Embaucher un entrepreneur en amélioration de l'habitat
Learn about hiring a home-improvement contractor, avoiding scams, and getting your money's worth.
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Kit contre le vol d'identité
Here are immediate steps to take if your identity or other personal information has been stolen.
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Escroqueries du fisc
Avoid being scammed by con artists pretending to represent the Internal Revenue Service.
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Services bancaires à faible coût
Find low-cost services that banks must provide consumers, plus other options like prepaid debit cards.
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Prêts sur salaire
Read about payday and other types of short-term, high-interest loans. Learn to stay out of debt and avoid scams.
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Escroqueries téléphoniques
Scammers use both live and robo calls to trick victims. Here are tips on how to avoid the scam. 
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Protégez votre identité
Learn what identity theft is and how it works. Get tips for protecting your information and credit.
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Consommateurs avertis
Use our tips on making smart purchases, not getting cheated, and avoiding bad deals.
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Escroqueries estivales
Warm weather can bring out the scammers. Here is how to spot some common scams.
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Criminalité et sécurité


Déclaration des droits des victimes de la criminalité
Victims' rights include the right to know, involvement, protection, help, and reparations.
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Crimes de haine
Learn to protect yourself and others if you experience a hate crime.
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Environnement


Lutter contre le changement climatique sur la route
Get tips on fighting climate change and pollution generated by transportation and fossil fuels.
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Empoisonnement par la peinture au plomb
Avoid and test for lead paint poisoning. Know your rights when renting, owning, and improving your home.
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Moisissures dans votre maison
Find out how to remove mold from your home after storms and flooding.
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Conseils sur l'énergie solaire pour les propriétaires
Interested in solar panels? Here are some common options and issues to consider.
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Santé


Droits à l'avortement à New York 
New York protects the abortion rights of everyone, including transgender and nonbinary people.
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Directives anticipées
Learn about end-of-life health care, including advance directives, pain management, hospice care, and organ donation.
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Ligne d'assistance téléphonique pour les soins de santé
Our Health Care Bureau safeguards your health care rights, mediates disagreements, provides resources, and investigates fraud and abuse.
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Cartes de réduction pour les soins de santé et les médicaments
Understand how discount cards work, get advice on making smart purchases and avoiding scams, and learn about OAG services.
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Bronzage en intérieur
Know the facts. Don't fall for myths and misconceptions. Keep yourself safe.
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Lois sur la parité en matière de santé mentale
Insurance companies must cover treatment for mental health as they do for physical health. Learn your rights.
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Moisissures dans votre maison
Learn how to remove mold from your home after storms and flooding.
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Services de santé reproductive
State and federal laws protect both those who provide and those who obtain reproductive health care services in New York.
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Centres de soins urgents
Understand how urgent care centers can fit into your various health care options.
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Victimes de violences domestiques
New York laws protect victims of domestic violence, particularly in housing and employment.
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Logement


Conseils d'administration des coopératives
Read about leases and other documents, and rules and powers of cooperatives' boards. Get tips for tackling problems.
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Vol d'acte
Understand how to avoid deed theft and similar scams and keep possession of your home.
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Démontrer des difficultés financières en vertu de la loi sur la sphère de sécurité des locataires (Tenant Safe Harbor Act)
Learn how to demonstrate financial hardship with both traditional and nontraditional income types to stay in your home.
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Logement équitable
Read about the laws concerning discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of homes.
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Law enforcement tenants' rights guidance
We provide guidance to law enforcement responding to complaints that tenants or guests are improperly meeting at a building or grounds.
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Droits des locataires immigrés
Immigrant tenants have rights in New York. We provide resources for more information and guidance.
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Droits des locataires
Understand leases, rent, livability requirements, safety issues, utility services, and personal protections (does not include cooperative or condominium issues).
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Tenant harassment — New York City
Here are tips on what you can do as a tenant to protect yourself from harassment by your landlord.
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Tenant harassment — outside New York City
Here are tips on what you can do as a tenant to protect yourself from harassment by your landlord.
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Personnes âgées


Directives anticipées
Learn about end-of-life health care, including advance directives, pain management, hospice care, and organ donation.
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Régime des grands-parents
Many scammers target grandparents. Protect yourself from fraudulent schemes.
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Des seniors avisés, des investisseurs avisés
Get tips for older adults about making smart investments and avoiding investment fraud.
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Personnes âgées intelligentes
Understand how to protect yourself against scams, threats to your health, and elder abuse.
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Les étudiants


Payer l'université
Raise your financial IQ: Get tips for understanding and financing college expenses.
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Étudiants, cartes de crédit et services bancaires
Raise your financial IQ: Learn about applying for and using credit cards and banking services.
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Technologie


Consumer guide to web tracking
Manage how businesses monitor you online to protect your privacy.
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Kit contre le vol d'identité
Here are immediate steps to take if your identity or other personal information has been stolen.
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Protégez votre identité
Understand what identity theft is and how it works. Get tips for protecting your privacy and keeping your credit safe.
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Travailleurs


Égalité de rémunération
Learn your rights and get helpful resources to ensure that you are paid fairly and equitably.
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Employees' rights
The law protects all workers' rights in New York. Understand your rights and learn where to find help.
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Discrimination en matière d'emploi
Learn about laws concerning workplace discrimination and what you can do if you face it.
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Droits religieux sur le lieu de travail
Understand the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers in accommodating religious needs.
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Harcèlement sexuel sur le lieu de travail
Learn what sexual harassment is and the steps a victim can take. Retaliation for a sexual-harassment complaint is illegal.
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