Advocate

A person or group that works in support of another’s cause in court. There are often Lay Advocates available at Housing court. A lay advocate is someone who is trained in housing law and housing court procedure-but who is not an attorney. A lay advocate can help a tenant understand a case, resolve issues, and help the tenant present the case to the Court. Rule 603 of the Housing Court Rules allows a lay advocate to appear with a tenant at housing court hearings. Lay advocates are not attorneys. If you believe you need an attorney, please ask an advocate for help in finding one.