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Eviction Information / Landlord-Tenant Issues offered at Sound Legal Aid
Attorneys who provide advice and (sometimes) representation for those who are being evicted or who are having Landlord/Tenant issues.
Interpreters available.
Attorneys who provide advice and (sometimes) representation for those who are being evicted or who are having Landlord/Tenant issues.
Interpreters available.
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Eviction Defense offered at Central WA Legal Aid
ONLINE ONLY - Provides legal assistance for low-income families and individuals with eviction notices or legal habitability issues.
ONLINE ONLY - Provides legal assistance for low-income families and individuals with eviction notices or legal habitability issues.
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International District Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics at Chinese Information and Service Center
Attorneys work with interpreters to give consultation and legal advice on family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. Call for an appointment. Focuses on serving limited English-speaking Asians.
Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic.
Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM.
International District Legal Clinic
Chinese Information and Services Center
611 S Lane St.
Seattle, WA 98144
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Child Support Assistance/EnforcementPatient Rights AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawCollection ComplaintsIntellectual Property Law Training/General InformationSpecial Education AdvocacyAsylum Application Filing AssistanceHousing ComplaintsConsumer Fraud ReportingAdoption Legal ServicesHuman Trafficking Legal AssistanceDurable Power of Attorney for Health CareEmancipation of MinorsHome SanitationMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingComprehensive Family Law ServicesDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesConsumer LawLabor and Employment LawCorporate/Business LawWarranty ComplaintsPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyDivorce AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesGrandparent RightsWill Preparation AssistanceGeneral Legal AidPaternity SuitsAlien Travel/Reentry Document Filing AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsChild Advocacy CentersNaturalization Support/Legal ServicesWork PermitsTenant Rights Information/CounselingVoting Rights ProtectionFamily Justice CentersRights Counseling for Undocumented PeopleComprehensive Immigration/Naturalization ServicesChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersAutomobile ComplaintsVeteran Benefits AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceImmigrant Labor Certification Filing AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingContract LawAdult Guardianship AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsElder LawEmployment Discrimination AssistanceEstate Entitlement AssistanceOrganizational Start Up ServicesCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsImpounded Vehicle ServicesPredatory Lending AssistanceDeferred Action on Alien Removal
Legal Assistance offered by Catholic Community Services' Tenant Law Center
Provides legal services in eviction cases, subsidy terminations and reasonable accommodation requests for King County residents.
Seattle residents must be AT or BELOW 80% AMI. King County residents outside Seattle must be AT or BELOW 200% FPL.
Provides civil legal aid services to low-income tenants with pending eviction, subsidy terminations and requests for reasonable accommodation in King County.
Tenant Law Center attorneys can assist with evictions from permanent and subsidized housing. A notice is not required
Tenant Law Center can assist with:
- Pending evictions for residents who have not yet received a Summons and Complaint.
- Preventing Section 8 subsidy terminations for King County residents (cannot do reinstatements); must have written notice of pending subsidy termination.
- Helps tenants in King County get reasonable accommodations after the initial request was denied.
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Code Violation Complaints offered by Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Responds to complaints of substandard housing, dangerous/vacant buildings, zoning violations on private property, landlord/property manager actions and vegetation overgrowth.
Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) housing and zoning inspectors respond to complaints about:
- Minimum housing standards
- Land use violations
- Shorelines
- "Just cause" eviction
- Vacant and unfit buildings
- Lock-outs
- Rent increases without proper notice
- Landlord or property manager retaliation
- Landlord or property manager entering a unit without both notice and consent
- Prohibiting tenant organizing
- Landlord or property manager harassment Health and safety are the department's first priorities for investigation and resolution of reported violations.
Health concerns include tenant complaints about conditions that may cause mold in rental units, such as excessive moisture.
Seattle’s Housing and Building Maintenance Code (HBMC) contains requirements designed to keep building occupants dry and warm.
In a building maintained in compliance with code requirements, all components of the building including foundation, roof, walls and windows are reasonably weather tight, watertight and damp-free.
SDCI conducts inspections of the property named in the complaint and contacts the landlord.
SDCI sets a time frame for voluntary resolution.
Code compliance specialists will take cases that violate housing codes, and will require rescission of bad eviction notices and correction of unsafe or unpermitted housing conditions.
The law department will eventually sue violators if necessary.
Also performs investigations of illegal evictions.
New enforcement for leases entered into after 1/15/17.
Refer if:
- The landlord requires security deposit/nonrefundable move-in fees that are more than first month's rent
- The landlord requires nonrefundable move-in fees other than for tenant screening report, cleaning at termination of tenancy, criminal background check, or credit report
- The landlord requires a pet deposit that is more than 25% of first month's rent or any other pet fee/rent
- The landlord refuses to enter payment plan for security deposit/nonrefundable move-in fees, pet deposit, or last month's rent
- The deposit not returned and no move-in checklist was signed by landlord and tenant at move-in
- No statement of deposit or deposit returned 21 days after tenant moved out
Advance notice may be needed for an interpreter.
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Landlord Rights Information/CounselingBuilding Code Violations ReportingEviction Prevention AssistanceRental Security Deposit ComplaintsHousing ComplaintsLand Use RegulationBuilding Condition EvaluationLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionTenant Rights Information/CounselingOccupancy InspectionHome SanitationMold AnalysisBuilding Code Information
Housing Discrimination Assistance offered at Northwest Fair Housing Alliance
Agency can help you with the process of filing a complaint with Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for free. Your action, your voice, and your willingness to make a formal complaint will help you and others who may be victimized by housing discrimination of any kind. Does not provide legal advice, but can refer to free low-income legal services to address landlord tenant disputes and do it yourself help.
NWFHA can help you with the process of filing a complaint with HUD (Department of Housing & Urban Development) at no charge. Your action, your voice, and your willingness to make a formal complaint will help you and others who may be victimized by housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or familial status (kids in household).
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Tenant Information and Services offered by Tenants Union of Washington State in Spokane
Provides free tenant counseling services to assist people with questions about landlord-tenant laws and discuss strategies to prevent housing loss. In office visits are not available.
Provides information on landlord-tenant laws and legal rights and options for tenants with immediate housing problems, including eviction.
One-on-one counseling is available.
Assists in organizing groups of tenants to bring about landlord compliance with the Landlord/Tenant Act and existing housing codes.
Provides community education on tenant issues, advocates for tenants' rights and offers referrals for rent assistance.
Does not provide legal counsel, but does provide referrals to appropriate counsel.
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Tenant Services Voice Message Line offered at Solid Ground
Provides housing counseling to tenants across Washington state. Topics addressed include eviction, discrimination retaliation, housing search, repair and deposits. Leave a message for assistance.
Provides tenant education to tenants only on the rights and responsibilities of both tenant and landlord. Provides tenant resources, eviction prevention resources and legal aid resource information. This is done over the phone through the Voice Message Line (see times below)
Offers Rent Smart webinars and workshops, as well as one-on-one conversations via the voice message line to address rental issues.
Webinar and message line services are available in English and Spanish, and translation services are available for other languages.
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Rental Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention offered at El Centro de la Raza
Offers counseling and education services in Spanish and English for homeowners interested in refinance or at risk of foreclosure as well as renters at risk of eviction due to loss of income.
Offers housing counseling and education services in Spanish and English to:
- Homeowners interested in refinancing
- Homeowners at risk for foreclosure
- Renters at risk of eviction
- Community members seeking counseling in financial management, budget and credit related issues
Reviews client's credit report, creates and develops a budget as well as an action plan to address their unique housing needs. Provides the resources that would best fit their situation.
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Eviction Assistance offered by King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project at the King County Courthouse in Seattle
Offers free legal assistance for low-income tenants with an eviction hearing at the courthouse. Services are provided on a drop-in basis.
- Offers free legal assistance to low-income tenants involved in residential eviction court proceedings. Legal assistants interview tenants and attorneys review all relevant documents.
- Attorneys will represent in court and to resolve filed eviction lawsuit; attorneys will also negotiate with the landlord and represent the tenant.
- Attorneys are unable to assist with evictions from emergency shelters or residential care facilities (such as nursing homes). Attorneys may assist those being evicted from permanent, transitional, and manufactured (mobile home) housing.
- Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center for parents while they appear in court.
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Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Provides financial assistance to tenants who have been informed by their landlords of any housing cost increase totaling 10% or more within the same 12 month period.
Provides financial assistance to tenants who have been informed by their landlords of any housing cost increase totaling 10% or more within the same 12 month period and the tenant decides to move.
The City will process tenant applications and advance payment of three times the current monthly housing cost to eligible households.
All rental housing cost increases in Seattle require 180 days advance written notice.
When an increase equals or exceeds 10% in a 12 month period, by a single increase or multiple increases, landlords must attach an EDRA notice that informs tenants about the program.
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Eviction Dispute Assistance offered by King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project
Offers free legal assistance to tenants involved in landlord disputes such as threats to evict. Attorneys will offer legal advice and referrals.
Offers free legal assistance to tenants involved in eviction disputes.
Attorneys will offer legal advice and referrals; attorneys may also be able to negotiate with the landlord or represent the tenant.
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Code Enforcement/Complaint Hotline offered at King County Permitting
Takes complaints and investigates land use violations in unincorporated King County; operates a 24-hour hotline to report violations.
Takes complaints and investigates situations that include:
- Accumulation of junk and debris
- Clearing or grading without permits
- Construction without a permit
- Dangerous or open-to-entry buildings
- Illegally placed mobile homes or factory-assembled structures
- Irresponsible or hazardous development
- Livestock infractions
- Open wells and other hazardous conditions
- Operation of an illegal business
- Storage of junk cars
- Zoning code infractions
Investigates possible code violations.
Operates a 24-hour telephone hotline for reports of serious violations of environmental laws during off hours.
The hotline allows staff to react and halt damage.
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Tenant Rights Information/CounselingBuilding Code Violations ReportingHousing ComplaintsEviction Prevention AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionLandlord Rights Information/CounselingIllegal Dumping ReportingLand Use RegulationWater Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment RegulationAbandoned Vehicle Reporting/Removal
Legal Assistance offered at Sound Legal Aid - Shelton United Methodist Church
Has free legal advice clinics in Olympia, Aberdeen and Shelton for those with incomes below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. To schedule an appointment, call the CLEAR intake line.
Has free legal advice clinics in Olympia, Aberdeen and Shelton for those with income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Also assist residents of Lewis County in Olympia until a clinic can get set up in Lewis County.
Uses volunteer attorneys to assist income-eligible individuals with advice in the areas of family law, landlord tenant law, consumer law, will and estate and employment law.
Clients MUST contact CLEAR (1-888-201-1014) between 9am and noon Monday through Friday to be scheduled for a legal advice clinic.
FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, CALL SOUND LEGAL AID OFFICE DIRECTLY 360-705-8194.
Clinics are held in Olympia, Aberdeen and Shelton on various days of the month. (Currently clinics are over the phone due to the community response to COVID-19)
Victims of Domestic Violence are seen at SafePlace. (Clinic is closed due to the community response to COVID-19, but help is still provided over the phone)
THOSE PEOPLE NEEDING EMERGENCY PROTECTION ORDERS SHOULD CALL 360-705-8194.
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General Legal Aid offered at Timberland Legal Aid
Provides general legal aid. Assistance types may include criminal record expungement, eviction prevention, family law, tribal law, protection orders, guardianship, wills, and tenancy issues.
Provides general legal aid. Assistance types may include criminal record expungement, eviction prevention, family law, tribal law, protection orders, guardianship, wills, and tenancy issues. Issues must have occurred within the stated service area. A client agreement must be completed prior to receiving legal assistance.
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Landlord/Tenant Information offered by City of Yakima's Neighborhood Development Services
DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE - Provides information regarding housing laws and explains your rights as a landlord or tenant. May also refer to other legal services. Pamphlets available at the office.
DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE - Provides information regarding housing laws and explains your rights as a landlord or tenant. May also refer to other legal services.
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General Legal Clinics offered by King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Operates legal clinics across King County where free 30-minute legal consultations are available for individuals who are not already represented by an attorney.
Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
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Criminal Record Expungement AssistanceOrganizational Start Up ServicesConsumer LawMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingConsumer Fraud ReportingHome SanitationElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersPatient Rights AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceFood Stamps/SNAP Appeals/ComplaintsAdult Guardianship AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceLabor and Employment LawLandlord Rights Information/CounselingChild Support Assistance/EnforcementTenant Rights Information/CounselingDivorce AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceHuman Trafficking Legal AssistanceEmployment Discrimination AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsGeneral Education AdvocacyImpounded Vehicle ServicesLegal CounselingLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceRepossession Agency ComplaintsAlimony AssistanceAutomobile ComplaintsGeneral Legal AidTaxpayer Advocate ServicesIntellectual Property Law Training/General InformationUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePaternity SuitsEviction Prevention AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesState Disability Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsContract LawEstate Entitlement AssistanceHousing ComplaintsSocial Security Disability Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsWarranty ComplaintsMedicaid Appeals/ComplaintsHIPAA ComplaintsCorporate/Business LawVeteran Benefits Assistance
www.washingtonlawhelp.org offered by Northwest Justice Project
Provides legal education materials and tools that give basic information on a number of legal problems.
Provides legal education materials and tools that give basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help with self-representation.
Provides information on free legal aid programs in Washington, including basic eligibility and contact information.
Topics include family law, housing, domestic violence and anti-harassment, immigration, civil rights, consumer and debt, government benefits, health, youth law and education, employment/farm worker rights, Native American issues, and some criminal law issues, including record expungement and victim's rights.
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Bilingual Spanish Legal Clinic offered at El Centro de la Raza
Provides bilingual legal information and advice for a broad range of legal issues.
Provides legal information and advice for the following issues depending on attorney availability:
- Auto accidents
- Birth injuries
- Consumer law
- Criminal defense
- Family law
- Finance
- Immigration
- Landlord-tenant law
- Medical negligence
- Personal injury
- Property law
- Worker's rights/wage claims
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Landlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePaternity SuitsComprehensive Immigration/Naturalization ServicesDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesDivorce AssistanceWarranty ComplaintsMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingHousing Discrimination AssistanceGeneral Legal AidLabor and Employment LawAdult Guardianship AssistanceContract LawConsumer Fraud ReportingHousing ComplaintsChild Support Assistance/EnforcementNaturalization Support/Legal ServicesEviction Prevention AssistanceAdoption Legal ServicesConsumer LawTenant Rights Information/CounselingAlimony AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsChild Custody/Visitation Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Assistance offered at Chinese Information and Service Center in Bellevue
Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills.
Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills. Helps people to navigate systems, find resources, learn about programs and connect to their community. Services include, but are not limited to the following:
- Help with basic needs such as health care, food stamp, housing, financial security benefits, transportation, etc.
- Sign up ESL and assistance in naturalization application
- Assistance with children’s school issues
- Signing up for social and recreational activities
- Child care resources and school system
– Informational and educational workshops
All services provided are confidential.
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Child Care Provider ReferralsFamily Resource Centers/OutreachGeneral Education AdvocacyImmigrant Accompaniment ProgramsImmigrant Resettlement ServicesImmigrant Mutual Assistance AssociationsRefugee Resettlement ServicesHousing Search AssistanceCertificates/Forms AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingFood Stamps/SNAP Applications
Eviction Assistance offered by King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent
Offers free legal assistance for low-income tenants with an eviction hearing at the courthouse. Services are provided on a drop-in basis.
- Offers free legal assistance to low-income tenants involved in residential eviction court proceedings. Legal assistants interview tenants and attorneys review all relevant documents.
- Attorneys will represent in court and to resolve filed eviction lawsuit; attorneys will also negotiate with the landlord and represent the tenant.
- Attorneys are unable to assist with evictions from emergency shelters or residential care facilities (such as nursing homes). Attorneys may assist those being evicted from permanent, transitional, and manufactured (mobile home) housing.
- Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center for parents while they appear in court.
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Online Legal Information offered by Northwest Justice Project
Provides a website with legal information and a guide to legal help. Addresses civil legal problems only including family law, debt and consumer issues, aging/elder law, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, health, employment, immigration, and more.
Provides a website with legal information and a guide to legal help. Addresses civil legal problems only including family law, debt and consumer issues, aging/elder law, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, health, employment, immigration, and more.
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Information and Referrals Program offered by Association of Manufactured Home Owners (AMHO)
Provides information and referral on issues relating to owning a mobile home.
Provides information and referral services for those living in mobile/manufactured homes.
Offers assistance and engages in political and legislative advocacy to manufactured/mobile home owners regarding issues with park owners and managers involving violations of RCW 59. 20 and RCW 59. 30, as well as issues regarding manufacturers/dealer and consumer issues.
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Legal Assistance offered at Benton Franklin Legal Aid
Provides legal assistance with family law, will preparation, SSI, guardianship, power of attorney, protection orders, and credit issues.
Provides free legal assistance for low-income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system because of the inability to pay. Potential clients are screened to determine income and case eligibility. Referrals are made to local attorneys who volunteer their time.
Provides legal assistance with the following: Family Law (includes family law class to anyone who is seeking help in having their family law court documents reviewed), Debtor-Creditor, Bankruptcy, Social Security/ Disability, Wills/Power of Attorneys, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant, Child Support, Immigration, and Protection Order.
* Does not assist with: Criminal matters (of any kind including traffic infractions), Termination of Parental Rights, or Adoptions.
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Paternity SuitsLiving WillsChild Support Assistance/EnforcementLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionCrime Victim/Witness Related No Contact OrdersLegal CounselingGeneral Legal AidWill Preparation AssistanceDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersDivorce AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingEmancipation of MinorsElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersEviction Prevention AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/Counseling
Housing Law Assistance offered by King County Tenant Resource Line
Provides assistance to low-income residents of King County with an eviction notice, subsidy termination or who requires a reasonable accommodation due to a disability.
Assistance is available to help reduce homelessness by preventing illegal and unnecessary evictions. Assistance is provided to vulnerable tenants by focusing on negotiated resolutions that preserve tenant housing, preserve subsidies, or allow for relocation to suitable housing without the stigma of eviction.
Tenants may be scheduled for an appointment with an attorney, who can provide free legal assistance ranging from self-help information to ongoing representation through negotiation with the landlord or representation in court.
This service does not provide rental assistance.
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