Stay Housed LA County
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is proud to serve tenants as part of Stay Housed LA County, a new initiative to connect tenants with resources about their rights and legal assistance. Tenants who need help can visit www.stayhousedla.org or call (888) 694-0040.
Eviction/Unlawful Detainer
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles advocates for tenants through eviction defense. We offer eligible clients the following services:
- Counsel and advice regarding housing issues, regardless of whether an eviction is pending
- Preparing answers to evictions
- Preparing tenants for trial when representing themselves
- Representing tenants in court
Subsidized Housing Issues
If you are a Section 8 or public housing tenant who is having problems with the Housing Authority, please call us at 800-399-4529. If you are a tenant with a Section 8 voucher, and you are facing the loss of your voucher, we can help you prepare for your hearing.
If you are a veteran facing the loss of your HUD-VASH housing voucher, we may be able to help.
Slum Conditions
LAFLA helps tenants get repairs to their homes by seeking court-ordered repairs in eviction trials.
Rent Control
Many cities in Los Angeles County have rent stabilization and/or just cause ordinances. See here for complete list: https://www.stayhousedla.org/tenant-rights.
Veterans
We also assist military veterans with housing and landlord-tenant problems. View our housing services for veterans.
LAFLA advocates for affordable housing issues. Get more information.
Know Your Rights
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