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The Housing
Law Unit offers a full range of services from advice and counsel
to full court representation. |
We focus on three strategies to preserve
safe and affordable housing in Los Angeles:
- Eviction defense;
- Outreach to tenants living in substandard conditions;
and,
- Affirmative litigation against slumlords and landlords
engaging in fraudulent practices.
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We also have a contract with the Los Angeles
Housing Department to provide education to tenants participating
in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s Rent Escrow Account
Program (REAP) and Utility Maintenance Program (UMP). |
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| Eastside Housing
Rights Clinic |
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LACLJ also operates the Eastside Housing Rights Clinic, which is held twice a week for clients facing evictions and other housing emergencies. The Eastside Housing Rights Clinic provides free legal assistance every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. Beginning September 3, 2008, appointments will be necessary so please call (323) 980-3500 to schedule an appointment time. Clients must bring proof of income for all adults in the household, proof of their current address, along with a picture identification. |
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We provide presentations
for community groups on tenant and homeowner rights. Please
call (323) 980-3500 to schedule
a presentation for your group. |
Appointments
are required and clients must meet income eligibility guidelines
as well as residential eligibility guidelines.
Please call (323) 980-3500
to determine your eligibility for our services.
We do not guarantee representation in all cases. |
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