Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Eviction and Foreclosures *Grievance/Informal meeting (if you have rent-subsidized housing) *Lockouts or utility shutoff by landlord without court order *Retaliation by landlord *Concerns related to domestic violence *Discrimination based on protected classes (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability) *Lead poisoning issues *Mobile home tenant and owner issues *Eviction record sealings *Security Deposits *Conditions/Rent Escrow and Land Contract issues *Small Claims lawsuit by landlord

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

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.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Oversees county fair housing issues and housing discrimination and complaints.

Provides an alternative method to the traditional court system for solving disputes; program includes a check resolution service to help those who receive bounced checks to recover their money without filing criminal charges; a collection mediation service to help businesses collect past debts; tenant escrow services and landlord tenant mediations.

Assists with tenant/landlord, foreclosure, and other types of housing disputes with the goal of maintaining housing and preventing homelessness.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Neighborhood Support and Recognition, Reserve A Roll-Off - commercial dumpsters for neighborhood use, Neighborhood Signs, and Training- a resource library and training opportunities offered to neighborhood groups throughout the year. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator. Also, celebrates diverse heritage with a yearly CultureFest event, September 27, 2014 and a Global Education Series. To volunteer or for CultureFest or Global Education Series information call (937) 324-7696. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator.

Provides fair housing services for Madison County residents

Handles housing disputes involving legal issues in the city such as filings regarding disputes over returned rental security deposit amounts up to claims of $15,000. Provides eviction hearings and a mechanism for tenants disputing the return of a security deposit or other financial issue with a landlord to file with the court.

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.

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 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides assistance with tenant-landlord problems at the county's public housing estates. Works to strengthen relationships between residents and management. Negotiates with the county's public housing authority to resolve housing problems such as eviction, billing, repairs and sanitary conditions. Links tenants with social service providers in the community.

Provides mediation and conflict resolution to tenants who are having a conflict or other issues with their landlord. Will help the client understand their rights as a tenant and advise on how to resolve the situation.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides mediation services to individuals having conflict with a tenant or landlord. Can address issues such as: rent payments, maintenance concerns, communication breakdowns, lease agreements, and more. Mediators do not make a decision for clients, but rather help parties to communicate and come up with a resolution that is mutually agreeable.

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.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

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.