Foreclosure Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland

1223 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Eligibility

Serves Residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, and Ashtabula counties who meet financial eligibility criteria (household income below 125% of current federal poverty guidelines with limited assets). Will evaluate applicants with gross income up to 200% of current federal poverty guidelines and older adults (age 60+) when determining financial eligibility for service. Applicant's problem must also meet case acceptance guidelines .

Hours

M, W, F: 9:00am–4:00pm T, Th: 9:00am–2:00pm 24 hours a day online.

(888) 817-3777

Voice

(216) 687-1900

Voice

https://lasclev.org/events/

Application process

May apply for services online, where applicants can schedule a call back to speak with an intake specialist. Click on "Apply for Free Legal Help" on the organization's web site to start the application process. May also call to speak with an intake specialist. In-person intake interviews may be available when necessary to ensure access to organization's services based on individual circumstances. Those who walk into the building M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm can fill out a card to request a call back from an intake specialist.

Fees

Free

Service area

Geauga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Lake County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio

Description

Evaluates cases involving mortgage foreclosure where applicant wants to save the home, is living in the home as a primary residence, and the foreclosure is not based on condominium fees. Where applicant is the borrower on the mortgage note or is the surviving spouse, former spouse, or heir of the deceased borrower. Considers cases where tax foreclosure was not filed by the County Treasurer; pre-tax foreclosure where foreclosure has been threatened but not filed yet.

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What's Here

Tax Foreclosure Assistance Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

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.