6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

In the current economic climate an increasing number of low-income Californians are facing eviction.  Unfortunately, many tenants are evicted without the benefit of legal counsel to guide them through the process or the representation necessary to vigorously defend against unlawful actions.  As a result, families face the very real possibility of homelessness. This training is designed to help mitigate the crisis by providing attorneys with a basic understanding of eviction defense and housing law and an opportunity to connect with non-profit legal service agencies able to facilitate pro bono representation of low income families facing this predicament.

What you will learn

  • Eviction process overview and basics
  • Affirmative defenses in Unlawful Detainer actions
  • Eviction defense after foreclosure
  • Evictions and terminations in subsidized housing
  • Fair Housing protections
  • Wrap up: Pro bono opportunities in eviction defense

Who should attend

All attorneys interested in or currently assisting pro bono clients with eviction matters through representation or in clinical settings, law firm pro bono coordinators, managers and partners, law clinic students and faculty, and public interest and non-profit organization attorneys and staff would benefit from attending this program.

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