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Legal Aid Organizations Sue Superior Courts of Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and San Diego to Protect Constitutional Rights of Low-Income Litigants
For Immediate Release Thao WeldyFamily Violence Appellate Projecttweldy@fvaplaw.org510-858-7358 Oakland, CA (December 4, 2024) – Family Violence Appellate Project, represented by Covington & Burling LLP and Community Legal Aid SoCal, and…
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Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part four
Fighting Back Against Landlord Harassment Sometimes, conflict between landlords and tenants can escalate into harassing or threatening behavior. Some landlords might resort to harassment to force out tenants when a…
Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part three
Preserving Housing for Tenants with Disabilities Access to legal counsel can make a huge difference in outcomes for low-income tenants facing eviction. Representation can be the deciding factor in successfully…
BayLegal Attorneys on Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Programs in the Daily Journal
We are proud to announce publication in the Daily Journal of an informative overview of the recent surge of Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs in California. BayLegal attorneys Jessica Mark…
Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part two
Defending the Right to Liveable Housing BayLegal’s housing attorneys and advocates fight for our clients’ rights to housing free from discrimination, protection from unlawful evictions, and maintenance of housing vouchers…
Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County
Supporting a Tenant’s Sobriety BayLegal frequently advocates for tenants in Alameda County seeking reasonable accommodations from landlords and property managers. Our advocacy helps low-income renters access services and changes to…
The Supreme Court’s Majority Decision in Johnson vs. Grants Pass Is Unacceptable and Unconsionable
We Need Compassionate and Effective Solutions to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability, Not Criminalization – the Supreme Court’s Majority Decision in Grants Pass is Unacceptable and Unconscionable Bay Area…
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