Office of the District Attorney
P. David Soares
Albany County Judicial Building
Albany , New York 12207
(518) 487-5460
(518) 487-5093 – fax

Media Advisory
 District Attorney Soares Announces Free Training For Landlords

ALBANY , NY – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that Friday, May 16, 2008, the Albany County Rural Housing Alliance will host a free landlord training session presented by ADA Jessica Blain Lewis. More than 450 property owners in the County of Albany have already taken advantage of this training.

Landlord training is a free program being offered by the District Attorney’s Office to provide landlords and tenants helpful information on tenant screening; model applications and “zero tolerance” leases; eviction assistance; and interagency cooperation. Specifically, people that attend this program will learn how to use an application process that is fair and reasonable. This presentation covers civil rights of all parties involved.  Additionally, helpful information is supplied regarding credit checks and criminal history checks.

MEDIA PLEASE ANNOUNCE : Anyone looking to take advantage of this opportunity can call Jessica Blain-Lewis at 275-4722. Space is limited, so you must RSVP if you are interested in attending.

WHO :  Employees of the Office of the Albany County District Attorney

WHAT: Topics Will Include:

  • TENANT SCREENING
  • POLICE PROCEDURES
  • MODEL “ZERO TOLERANCE” LEASES
  • CODE
  • THE PROCESS OF EVICTION
  • THE TRESPASS AFFIDAVIT PROGRAM

WHERE: Cohoes Multi-Service Senior Citizen Center, Inc., 10 Cayuga Plaza (NOTE: Mapquest 100 Cayuga Plaza for the correct location) Cohoes, NY 12047

WHEN : Friday, May 16 th, 2008 at 6 pm


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