Landlord/Tenant Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office
Evaluates cases where tenant is being evicted and the tenant HAS A WRITTEN lease. The case must involve: - Tenant is living in a foreclosed property; or - Lease with an option to purchase, lease with an automatic renewal, or lease with at least four (4) months remaining on term; land installment contract. Will also evaluate eviction cases where there is NO WRITTEN LEASE but: - Tenant is living in a foreclosed property; or - Tenant alleges retaliation or discrimination. Will evaluate ALL cases involving: - Utility shut-offs and lock-outs; or - Child is found to have lead levels above five (5) micrograms per deciliter and Department of Health or landlord has not followed up; or - Manufactured/mobile homes. In all housing cases, applicant must apply for service and deliver papers to Legal Aid at least eight (8) days prior to hearing.
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Physical Address
1530 West River Road, Suite 301, Elyria, OH 44035
Hours
Phone Intake: - Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm. - Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 2:00pm. - Closed federal holidays. Walk-in Intake: - Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 1:00pm. - Closed federal holidays.
Fax
(440) 324-1179
Website
https://lasclev.org
Application process
Call or visit the office during designated times or visit the website for more information and to complete intake.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Serves residents of Lorain County with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. - Applicants must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Agency info
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office
Provides legal representation in civil cases for people who cannot afford an attorney.