Provides assistance with tenant-landlord problems at the county's public housing estates. Works to strengthen relationships between residents and management. Negotiates with the county's public housing authority to resolve housing problems such as eviction, billing, repairs and sanitary conditions. Links tenants with social service providers in the community.

Provides the following legal services for low-income clients with housing issues: Eviction defense and enforcement of tenants' rights; Protection of public housing subsidies; Home ownership, foreclosure, and access to housing; and other issues related to housing rights, including utility shut-offs, predatory lending, and the rights of tenants with disabilities.

Assists residents with housing issues through the following: * Homeownership Project - Assists homeowners facing foreclosure with improving their financial situation and asserting rights in foreclosure proceedings. * Neighborhood Law Project - Promotes economic development in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Provides legal advocacy and supports grassroots efforts focused on social justice and racial equity. * Tenant Assistance Project - Assists low-income renters with maintaining their home, improving living conditions, and asserting rights in eviction proceedings. Also provides advocacy around right-to-counsel in eviction cases and sealing of past eviction cases.

Oversees the administration and enforcement of fair housing laws which prohibits the discrimination of individuals based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability when buying or renting a home. Accepts and investigates complaints of housing discrimination.

Oversees county fair housing issues and housing discrimination and complaints.

Accepts complaints and answers questions about public housing and Section 8 and assists persons in finding affordable housing.

Fair Housing Services are offered to residents of the City of Lima, Allen County, and Mercer County.

Investigates consumer complaints about any property insured or managed by the agency, including poor maintenance, dangers to health and safety, and concerns about mismanagement. Investigates fraud, waste, or abuse involving agency funds, and handles general questions regarding agency rental programs and procedures, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers. Refers callers to appropriate departments for complaint resolution depending on their issue.

Provides service to file complaints and investigate rental housing that violates health safety standards. Includes complaints about mold, water/plumbing leaks, water supply and heating isses.