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Landlord/Tenant Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

1530 West River Road, Suite 301, Elyria, OH 44035

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

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.

Required documents

- None required to apply for assistance. - Must provide all papers related to legal problem and a signed release of information forms to receive assistance.

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.
(888) 817-3777

Voice - voice | English and Multiple Other Languages Intake Line

(888) 808-2800

Voice - voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

(440) 210-4532

Voice - voice | Worker Information Line

(440) 324-1121

Voice - voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

(440) 210-4533

Voice - voice | Tenant Info Line

(216) 586-3190

Voice - voice | Spanish Language Intake Line

https://lasclev.org
[email protected]

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

Call or visit the office during designated times or visit the website for more information and to complete intake.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Description

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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Providing organization

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

Provides legal representation in civil cases for people who cannot afford an attorney.