The Importance of Filing an Answer Published on March 17, 2021 Are you being sued? Learn why it’s important to respond to the lawsuit, and how to do it! Tagged as: , Court Procedures & Preparation
Social Work and the Self Help Center Published on January 28, 2021 Learn about the other, non-legal services the Self Help Center offers! Our social worker can help you connect with resources around your area. Tagged as: , Self-Help & Legal Aid
Why Can’t I Just Talk to the Judge? Published on December 04, 2020 Learn why you cannot talk directly to the judge about your case without a hearing, and how to get your argument to the judge for a decision. Tagged as: , Court Procedures & Preparation
Why won't the police kick someone out of my house? Published on November 24, 2020 Need to have someone who lives in your home removed? Calling the police won’t solve your problem, but this article explains what you can do to get someone out of your home. Tagged as: , Public Safety & Legal Boundaries
Responding to an Eviction Complaint Published on October 29, 2020 As soon as your landlord files for eviction against you, you should respond. Learn more about how and why you should file a response to an eviction complaint. Tagged as: , Tenant Rights & Housing
Escrow Published on July 20, 2020 Learn what to do if your landlord isn’t making repairs! Tagged as: , Tenant Rights & Housing
Why You Should Always Show Up to Your Hearing Published on July 15, 2020 Hearings are a time for the Court to hear arguments from both parties in a case so the judge can make a formal decision. Learn more about why it is important to be at your court hearing, and what happens if you are not. Tagged as: , Court Procedures & Preparation
Debunking Common Eviction Myths Published on July 13, 2020 There are a lot of misconceptions about evictions, especially because eviction laws can vary from state to state and even city to city. Learn how to separate truth from fiction! Tagged as: , Tenant Rights & Housing
First and Second Cause in an Eviction: What does it all mean? Published on January 15, 2020 Find out if your landlord just wants you out or is suing you for money too! Learn what to do if you’re being sued! Tagged as: , Tenant Rights & Housing
Unauthorized Practice of Law Published on December 17, 2019 Learn about when you can and can’t advocate for yourself and others, and why only a lawyer can give legal advice. Tagged as: , Self-Help & Legal Aid