We help low-income tenants in cases involving evictions, discrimination, habitability, and public housing (ex Sec 8 and public housing).
Helping individuals and families obtain or remain in safe, affordable housing
The Housing Preservation practice is designed to protect families from illegal evictions, including eviction after foreclosure; substandard housing conditions; and wrongful denials and terminations of housing subsidies. The practice also works to preserve and expand affordable housing and protect families from foreclosure rescue scams.
BayLegal serves as the Bay Area’s leading provider of legal aid to individuals facing discrimination in housing. BayLegal’s commitment to enforcing federal fair housing laws is at the center of the practice. BayLegal represents people discriminated against in housing on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, family status or other protected classes.
Have Questions? Need Help?
- Alameda County Tenants' Rights Line: 888-382-3405
- Contra Costa County Tenants' Rights Line: 888-551-0068
- Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
- California Relay Service: Dial 7-1-1 or from TTY dial 1-800-735-2929 or visit California Relay Service for more information.
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Protecting Yourself Against Eviction: Self-Help Answer Packet for Tenants
Is your landlord trying to evict you? Have you received court papers for an “unlawful detainer”? It is important that you protect your rights. The first step to protecting yourself is to file an “Answer”
(form UD-105) in court after you get court papers for eviction.