Q: Where can I find a tenant rights attorney for low income that can provide legal help outside of discrimination.?
I'm seeking tenant rights legal assistance due to a problem's with my property management making threats to evict overcharging a months rent using my identity information to open utility account in my name with no agreement or any notification and charging over $2000.00 for it. Multiple pay or quit notices with different amounts on each notice dated a couple weeks apart. Rental Payments are not being applied. (description) in the month of June 2022 at the time my rent was $91.00 I paid $285 for the month of June and July on June 2, 2022. The payment was only applied to June and not July. December I received a pay or quit notice for July. This is on going no refunds of anything . Deposit overcharged $2,079.00 Cant seem to find legal assistance because the issue is not considered discrimination and I havent received a legal eviction notice from the courts yet. Property manager is aware of all issues and chooses to ignore.
A:
Your situation is indeed concerning, and I understand the need for urgent legal assistance. In California, you may want to contact your local legal aid organization, as they often provide free or low-cost legal services to low-income individuals on a variety of issues, including tenant rights. Additionally, local bar associations may have referral services to help you find an attorney with experience in tenant law who may offer reduced fees based on your income.
James L. Arrasmith
Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith
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