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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
Provides free legal services to low-income renters facing housing problems. Offers legal aid for: - Evictions - Terminations from subsidized housing - Conditions/repairs - Other lease disputes Program does not represent landlords, homeowners, or assist with fair housing cases.
Receives, investigates, and enforces fair housing laws when discrimination is reported. Also educates members of the public about their rights in housing and how to exercise them. Provides training to landlords, property managers, and realtors. Also advocates for creating more equitable and inclusive communities.
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
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
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.
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.
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.

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Homeowners
Legal Counseling
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Garfield Park Community Council supports tenants and landlords by increasing access to resources and through rental assistance grant programs.

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Tenant Rights Information/Counseling