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May be called to apt./house where landlord is trying to evict a tenant without a court order - may also be called for other disputes, the officer will advise and protect the landlord or the tenant depending on the dispute in question.

Receives and investigates housing discrimination claims.

Program provides Eviction Prevention Tenant/Landlord Dispute Resolution Services and free Tenant Eviction Prevention Education Workshops for tenants. Note: if resident is behind on rent and is at risk of eviction, this program will help link tenant to emergency rental assistance in the community and help them problem solve with their landlord so they may get caught up on back rent and maintain their current housing. Program also offers a 2.5-hour free Eviction Prevention Workshops (via Zoom) for tenants to learn how to avoid risk of eviction in the future. Tenants may register for workshops on Event Brite.

SEOLS provide assistance with landlord/tenant issues and disputes to low-income individuals.

Provides assistance to individuals who feel they have been the victim of housing discrimination due to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ethnic group, marital status, Vietnam Era or disabled Veteran status, family status, or ancestry. Handles housing discrimination issues dealing with renting, home purchase, mortgage, or insurance.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Provides information and guidance for tenants who are involved in rental housing disputes, including tenants living in foreclosed residential properties.

LAWO is a nonprofit law firm that champions equity and justice through client-centered community collaboration and transformative legal advocacy. We provide free legal assistance with a variety of legal issues to individuals and households living in poverty.

Provide Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention services to Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; 24/7 2-1-1 Information and Referral access for Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties and after hours for Ashtabula and Lake Counties; after hours link to various agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; support groups for Survivors of Suicide; Senior Line; housing assistance and payee programs; Intensive Guardian Program; Recovery Services (Mahoning and Trumbull counties); Victim's Assistance; Community Center (Mahoning and Columbiana Counties); Special Navigator for Families with Special Needs.

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.

Handles housing complaints regarding landlord/tenant issues and housing discrimination.

Provide Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention services to Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; 24/7 2-1-1 Information and Referral access for Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties and after hours for Ashtabula and Lake Counties; after hours link to various agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; support groups for Survivors of Suicide; Senior Line; housing assistance and payee programs; Intensive Guardian Program; Recovery Services (Mahoning and Trumbull counties); Victim's Assistance; Community Center (Mahoning and Columbiana Counties); Special Navigator for Families with Special Needs.

Provides information to those renting property regarding their rights and responsibilities when dealing with landlords who have not been providing what was promised in a lease, landlord harassment, rental accommodation for tenants who may need them and other issues pertaining to renting property for housing. Can review leases with those who are renting.

Provides assistance with housing issues, landlord/tenant concerns, and fair housing discrimination complaints. Offers presentations to social, civic and community organizations, realtors, lenders, public officials, and neighborhood residents to promote safe, affordable housing for all Lorain County residents.

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Northeast Ohio.

Provide Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention services to Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; 24/7 2-1-1 Information and Referral access for Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties and after hours for Ashtabula and Lake Counties; after hours link to various agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; support groups for Survivors of Suicide; Senior Line; housing assistance and payee programs; Intensive Guardian Program; Recovery Services (Mahoning and Trumbull counties); Victim's Assistance; Community Center (Mahoning and Columbiana Counties); Special Navigator for Families with Special Needs.

Provides legal assistance in the following housing areas: wrongful evictions and landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosures, public housing and Section 8 disputes, housing discrimination, utility shut-offs, and other housing-related issues.

Provides first month's rent and security deposit to help veterans establish permanent housing. Will also help with advocacy and rent to help veterans stay in their current housing. If needed, clients are provided with eviction prevention help, benefits assistance, landlord/tenant assistance, and case management to ensure that they are connected to available community resources and VA benefits. Program may provide incentives to landlords to secure housing for Veterans with rental application barriers. Clients do not have to stay in the county they reside in (they may move from county to county).

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

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.

Informs landlords and renters of their rights and responsibilities under the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law. Provides information to help tenants fulfill their responsibilities when dealing with landlords who are not providing what was promised under the terms of rental leases.

Depending on eligibility, may provide legal assistance in responding to an eviction notice from the local housing court. Service may include a court appearance and/or negotiation with a landlord.

Assists residents with housing issues through the following: * Homeownership Project - Assists homeowners facing foreclosure with improving their financial situation and asserting rights in foreclosure proceedings. * Neighborhood Law Project - Promotes economic development in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Provides legal advocacy and supports grassroots efforts focused on social justice and racial equity. * Tenant Assistance Project - Assists low-income renters with maintaining their home, improving living conditions, and asserting rights in eviction proceedings. Also provides advocacy around right-to-counsel in eviction cases and sealing of past eviction cases.

May be called to apt./house where landlord is trying to evict a tenant without a court order - may also be called for other disputes, the deputy will advise and protect the landlord or the tenant depending on the dispute in question.