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Landlords file thousands of evictions across L.A. County each month. There are not enough tenant defense attorneys to help every renter. But free attorneys are available in many cases. If you’re a renter facing eviction in L.A., here’s how to start looking for legal help.This program, launched at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and funded by the city and county of L.A.
StayHousedLA has $20.5 million in funding for legal services, and about 50 full-time attorneys available through different organizations. It has certain eligibility requirements for Angelenos seeking legal representation. Tenants need to earn 80% of the area’s median income or less, which is up to $70,650 for a one-person household or $100,900 for a family of four., you’re more likely to receive free legal representation. Living outside those ZIP codes isn’t necessarily disqualifying.
“Across the country, I think policymakers are seeing that right to counsel is a solution to reducing homelessness and preventing more evictions,” Estupiñan said.
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