Right To Counsel | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland

1223 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Eligibility

Serves renters in the city of Cleveland who have income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), who have a child aged younger than 18 in the household and who have received a notice of eviction from Cleveland housing court.

Hours

Online application is available 24/7.

(888) 817-3777

Voice

(216) 687-1900

Voice

https://tinyurl.com/3p7vzadm

Application process

If eligible caller's court hearing is fewer than five days away, caller may contact agency directly. If eligible caller's court hearing is more than five days away, 211 staff will assist in completing the online form. Agency will return calls or online forms within two business days. If applying online, those who provide an email address will receive confirmation that their application was received by the agency. If caller has not heard from agency within two business days, they may contact the agency at a second number to check the status of their referral. May also call to check on status of referral.

Fees

None

Service area

Cleveland, Ohio

Description

Provides legal representation for eligible individuals who are in the process of being evicted from their homes. Assistance includes appearances at eviction hearings in housing court and negotiation with landlords in an effort to stop evictions.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

What's Here

Eviction Prevention Assistance

Providing organization

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland

Secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.