5-Hour Program

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Overview

Why You Should Attend

Effective representation can make the difference between a family keeping their home and becoming homeless. The housing crisis is only getting worse in California in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic; the current economic crisis and tide of displacement leaves more and more people transitioning into homelessness. Defending against an unlawful detainer has become more complex as State-enacted protection for tenants expire and local jurisdictions begin to wind down their COVID-19 tenant protections.

Successfully defending an unlawful detainer is a profound way to impact a tenant’s life; housing instability and homelessness have long-term harmful consequences. For attorneys with limited litigation experience, the fast-paced unlawful detainer is also an excellent opportunity to further develop litigation skills; your case may be heading into trial only a month after the summons and complaint are served. This training provides the advanced knowledge you will need to effectively defend tenants from eviction, including COVID-related protections.

What You Will Learn

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify what, if any, COVID-19 tenant protections may still be used as affirmative defenses
  • Draft an effective answer to an Unlawful Detainer Complaint and spot defects in eviction notices
  • Strategize and execute the use of responsive motions to attack faulty notices and complaints
  • Identify fair housing issues for tenants impacted by COVID-19
  • Recognize and apply anti-discrimination housing laws in cases for tenants who were previously involved in the criminal legal system
  • Defend the rights of tenants in Low Income Housing Credit units

Who Should Attend

All attorneys interested in or currently assisting low-income clients with eviction matters would benefit from this program.

Special Feature: Scholarships are available to attend this program.

Program Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: An interest in enhancing your litigation skills to help tenants facing eviction.

Advanced Preparation: None

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