Provides information and training to residents regarding landlord/tenant concerns and fair housing laws which prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, nationality, sex, handicap, family status, or military status.

Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

SEOLS provides advice and representation for tenants who live in private or subsidized housing. Our goal is to preserve and improve the quality of the tenant’s home. Legal services are provided in the following areas: - Evictions - Fair housing - Security deposits - Issues with the condition of rental properties - Section 8 Voucher terminations - Mortgage foreclosures - Tax foreclosures.

Accepts complaints from individuals that have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and believe their rights have been violated.

Handles housing complaints regarding landlord/tenant issues and housing discrimination.

Provides services for City of Newark only. Assists residents in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the Federal and City Fair Housing Law and to provide information regarding the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law. To eliminate discrimination in the sale and renting of housing, as well as the financial aspects of securing housing. Will assist complainants with the filing of discrimination claims and explain options available to the client. Mediation services available to help resolve tenant-landlord disputes. Will serve as a presenter of information about fair housing issues.

Provides enforcement of fair housing laws, including free and confidential complaint investigation. Handles complaints related to discrimination

Advocates compliance to the Fair Housing Act's requirement to "affirmatively further fair housing" by: - Identifying and eliminating housing discrimination with the community. - Promote fair housing choice for all persons. - Promoting opportunities for inclusive patterns of housing occupancy regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability and national origin. - Promoting housing that is structurally accessible to, and usable by all persons, particularly people with disabilities. - Foster compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Act.

Assists residents with housing issues through the following: * Fair Housing Project - Operates the Fair Housing Hotline in Trumbull County (call HelpLine to connect) and makes referrals to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Educates public officials, landlords, realtors, government, social service agencies, and the general public about fair housing laws. * 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.

Complaints of housing discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, handicap, military status or sex are received from clients. Resolving these complaints may consist of investigating, testing, conciliating, or possibly referring to a higher legal resource for resolution.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Eviction *Grievance/Informal meeting (if you have rent-subsidized housing) *Lockouts by landlord without court order *Utility shutoff by landlord without court order *Retaliation by landlord *Concerns related to domestic violence *Discrimination based on protected classes (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability) *Lead poisoning issues *Mobile home tenant and owner issues *Foreclosures *Land contract issues *Eviction record sealings *Security Deposits *Conditions/Rent Escrow issues *Small Claims lawsuit by landlord

Provides assistance for people who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to purchase, lease or rent the home or apartment of their choice due to their age, gender, family composition, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or military status. Assists people in filing claim forms with the Civil Rights Commission.

Provide temporary shelter for homeless persons; hot meals for persons staying at the shelter; referrals to other agencies for specific needs; must be 18 years or older. Separate quarters are provided for men, women, and families with children. Breakfast, supper and overnight lodging are provided for up to 30 days. Laundry room and television room.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. SOCIL provides assistance in addressing discrimination and barriers to access in the community, including housing, employment, transportation, and recreation.

Investigates complaints of housing discrimination. Provides counseling and supportive services to complainants. Addresses discrimination through mediation,referral, voluntary compliance and/or legal action.

Provides counseling on fair housing rights, investigates fair housing complaints and provides information on landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities. Also provides workshops on fair housing and landlord/tenant issues.

SEOLS provides advice and representation for tenants who live in private or subsidized housing. Our goal is to preserve and improve the quality of the tenant’s home. Legal services are provided in the following areas: - Evictions - Fair housing - Security deposits - Issues with the condition of rental properties - Section 8 Voucher terminations - Mortgage foreclosures - Tax foreclosures.

Provides legal services to low-income residents of Montgomery, Greene, Preble, and Darke Counties. Legal Line provides advice in civil matters, consumer fraud and home repair scams; domestic violence, divorce, and child support; eviction, foreclosure, and other housing problems; health care access; predatory lending; Social Security/SSI; unemployment benefits; and welfare, Medicaid, and food stamps.

Provides advice and representation for those being evicted, foreclosed upon, locked out, having difficulty obtaining repairs from a landlord, or who have had utilities terminated. Advice and representation may also be available to those who wish to enforce special rules of subsidized housing, or those seeking assistance with land contract problems and housing discrimination matters. NOTE: Information on the Fall 2020 National Eviction Moratorium is available on the agency's website.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. SOCIL provides assistance in addressing discrimination and barriers to access in the community, including housing, employment, transportation, and recreation.

Administers and enforces major legislation that ensures equal access to housing. Includes investigation of incidents of discrimination. Provides applications to those who suspect an incident of discrimination has occurred.

Provides land-use and infrastructure planning, grant writing, economic development, fair housing local government contact (except for Warren and Niles), affordable housing, zoning and subdivision reviews, floodplain administration, mapping, and information services. Most funding programs and services provided are available to persons living outside of most cities and villages. Please call to request information for each program as it varies.

Provides legal assistance in the following housing areas: wrongful evictions and landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosures, public housing and Section 8 disputes, housing discrimination, utility shut-offs, and other housing-related issues.

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.

Provides assistance with housing issues, landlord/tenant concerns, and fair housing discrimination complaints. Offers presentations to social, civic and community organizations, realtors, lenders, public officials, and neighborhood residents to promote safe, affordable housing for all Lorain County residents.