Tenant Legal Assistance - Evictions | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland

1223 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Eligibility

Serves those who reside in Cuyahoga County outside the city of Cleveland with incomes at or below 200% of federal poverty. Eligibility may expand up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Call for exact amounts. Must have received notice of eviction from local housing court.

Required documents

None required to apply for assistance but all papers related to legal problem will be needed.

Hours

Requests for assistance with an eviction must be received at least eight days prior to hearing.

(216) 687-1900

Voice

(888) 817-3777

Voice

https://freeevictionhelp.org/

Application process

Call or apply online. Agency will return call and evaluate situation for possible service.

Fees

Free.

Service area

Geauga County, Ohio
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Lake County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Depending on eligibility, may provide legal assistance in responding to an eviction notice from the local housing court. Service may include a court appearance and/or negotiation with a landlord.

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211 Cleveland

What's Here

Eviction Prevention Assistance

Providing organization

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland

Secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.