Housing Preservation / Eviction Defense
Tenants facing eviction, illegal rent increases, denials of reasonable accommodations of their disabilities and other housing issues.
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Elder Abuse Protection
Elders who are victims of physical or financial abuse.
Benefits and Healthcare Advocacy
Elders facing a decrease or denial of income benefits, such as SSI and SSDI. Elders & disabled adults facing denial of coverage for Medicare/Medi-Cal, inappropriate hospital or rehabilitation facility discharge or other healthcare services denials.
Consumer Debt Defense
Elders & disabled adults who are experiencing consumer or debt collection problems.
Foreclosure Prevention
Homeowners who are seniors or adults living with disabilities who are behind on paying the mortgage or property taxes and/or facing another foreclosure-related legal issue.
End of Life Planning
Elders & disabled adults who need simple wills, trusts and other end of life planning assistance. We also collaborate with AIDS Legal Referral Panel to provide services tailored to our LGBTQ Elders.
Excelsior Legal Collaborative
A collaboration serving residents of San Francisco’s Supervisor District 11. This program provides wide-ranging legal services the areas of Housing, Immigration, Employment Law, and Senior Legal Services.
Scams
Elders are the victims of scams at an alarming rate. Often targeting their savings, trust, and vulnerability, making it crucial to stay informed and vigilant.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are your eligibility requirements?
Our services are available to San Francisco residents who are over sixty or are an adult aged eighteen to fifty-nine with a disability.
What legal problems will you assist with?
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Housing related problems, especially eviction defense, illegal rent increases and habitability
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Problems obtaining or retaining public benefits (Note: LAE will not assist clients in obtaining benefits based on a disability)
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Problems resulting from elder abuse
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Significant problems with creditors
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End of Life Planning
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Health Related legal issues
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Foreclosure prevention
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Other problems, as staff time and staff expertise permit
Are there any legal problems you won't assist with?
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Any problem involving criminal charges
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Any problem involving the Department of Motor Vehicles, the California Vehicle Code, or arising from a vehicular accident
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Any problem involving state or federal taxes
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Any problem arising from a business or commercial venture on the part of the client
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Any problem for which representation by the private bar is available on a contingent fee basis
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Any problem involving bankruptcy
Do I have to be very low income to quality for your services?
No. All eligible clients are served regardless of income.
Do you charge for your services?
No. All services are free.
Do you serve clients who are homebound, hospitalized or reside in a skilled nursing facility?
Yes, we will go to the client’s place of residence if necessary.
As a general rule, we will not provide representation to eligible clients who are:
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Respondents in restraining order cases
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Conservators in conservatorship cases
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Master tenants seeking to evict sub-tenants
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All our legal services are free. Call (415) 538-3333 or
complete our intake form.
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