Uptown People's Law Center provides legal assistance to individuals who:Are being evicted, including are behind in rent, have received a notice (ie. 5-day or 10-day notice) or are being evicted.Have been told they can't live in an apartment because of a criminal recordHave been told they can't live in an apartment because they have a CHA or housing voucher

Garfield Park Community Council supports tenants and landlords by increasing access to resources and through rental assistance grant programs.

Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing: - Eviction/Foreclosure - Unsafe Conditions - Discrimination Public Benefits: - Social Security - SNAP - Medicare/Medicaid Safety: - Orders of Protection - Custody - Other Family Issues Stability: - Expungement - License Reinstatement - Employment Issues

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council provides rental counseling to tenants and landlords about their rights and responsibilities in addition to establishing goals for healthy financial stability.

The Allamakee County Bar Association offers consultation service that provides information to the general public to determine whether an attorney is needed for their particular problem. Attorneys meet with individuals free of charge and provide referrals to legal services, a private attorney, or law enforcement. Attorneys offer advice on family law (i.e. divorce), landlord-tenant issues, lawsuits and small claims, financial problems, consumer law, traffic and criminal violations, employment, public benefits, guardianships of children, restraining orders between adults and adults and children and other areas. The Legal Clinic is open on an as needed basis and is typically open every other Mondays; interested parties must first contact the Clerk of Courts office to sign up for clinic. NOTE: Senior Citizen Legal Services is provided through Northland Area Agency on Aging.

MTO provides tenants with information and referrals about theirrights and responsibilities as tenants under the landlord and tenantsordinance. MTO covers all aspects of rental housing.

Investigates various housing cases and provides legal information on fair housing rights. Points of investigations and services include: - Possible housing discrimination - Community legal education - Assisting clients to resolve fair housing disputes with housing providers - Helping clients with disabilities obtain reasonable accommodations and modifications in housing

Teaches community members about their rights in housing and how to exercise them. Also provides training to landlords, property managers, and realtors. Assists in investigating and enforcing fair housing laws when violations are reported. Also advocates for creating more equitable and inclusive communities.

Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) is a county-wide initiative providing free legal assistance to residents facing eviction, foreclosure, consumer debt, and tax deed issues. Through two major programs, they offer comprehensive support to renters, landlords, homeowners, and anyone dealing with debt challenges. All services are available to Cook County residents regardless of income, language, or immigration status.