Legal Assistance - Housing Issues | Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio (lasco)
Provides advice and representation for those being evicted, foreclosed upon, locked out, having difficulty obtaining repairs from a landlord, or who have had utilities terminated. Advice and representation may also be available to those who wish to enforce special rules of subsidized housing, or those seeking assistance with land contract problems and housing discrimination matters. NOTE: Information on the Fall 2020 National Eviction Moratorium is available on the agency's website.
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Physical Address
964 E State St., Athens, OH 45701
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm.
Voice
Voice
Fax
(740) 594-3791
Website
Application process
SERVICE IS PHONE AND ONLINE ONLY DURING COVID 19 OUTBREAK. Some legal information and forms are available on the website. Click on "Get Help." Normally, phone, email, or walk in for information and assistance.
Fee
Free.
Eligibility
Must have a household income less than 125% of the poverty level and be a United States citizen. Will consider expenses such as childcare, transportation, and health care as well as certain assets when determining financial eligibility for service. Income and asset limits do not apply to persons age 60 or older. Not all eligible cases can be taken. Serves Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, and Noble counties.
Service area
Adams County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Tuscarawas County, Ohio Fairfield County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio Belmont County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Holmes County, Ohio Gallia County, Ohio Scioto County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Jefferson County, Ohio Pike County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Harrison County, Ohio Lawrence County, Ohio Morgan County, Ohio Carroll County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Fayette County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Meigs County, Ohio
Agency info
Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio (lasco)
Offers free non-criminal legal help for people with low incomes in 36 counties in central and southeastern Ohio.