Each year, Legal Assistance to the Elderly helps hundreds of San Francisco seniors and people with disabilities stay in their homes and avoid losing their housing. Whether you’re struggling to pay rent, facing an illegal rent increase, or dealing with threats related to your immigration status, we’re here to help. If you’ve received a 3-day eviction notice, immediate action is critical.
Our dedicated attorneys will fight to protect your rights while our social workers connect you with essential services to ensure your home remains safe and accessible. With our support, many of our clients facing eviction successfully remain housed. Let us help you stay in the place you call home.
What We Help With
Legal Assistance to the Elderly can help, free of charge. There are many protections for renters in San Francisco. You have rights!
Please take IMMEDIATE ACTION if:
- You’ve received court papers with a deadline
- Eviction notice
Our attorneys have experience with:
- Responding to eviction notices, negotiating settlements, and fighting in court to keep our clients housed.
- Representing clients at Rent Board hearings.
- Negotiating with landlords to make reasonable accommodations.
- Stopping harassment from landlords
You don’t have to live with the stress that legal problems can cause. The sooner you take action, the more options you will have.
Call Us
All our legal services are free. Call (415) 538-3333 or
complete our intake form.
Client Spotlight
I just love San Francisco. I just go out my house and I'm still around a lot of people. I'm a people person.
Paul
Paul had lived in his apartment for over thirty years when he received an eviction notice. LAE defended his eviction and kept him housed so he can continue to be the Mayor of Powell Street and watch the cable cars go up and down the famous hill.
Our Impact
- 1100 annual housing cases
- 27% subsidized housing
- 100% low income clients
- 67 average client age
- 92% clients remain housed
Community Resources
Discover valuable support and services by visiting our Community Resource page, where you’ll find additional information and organizations to help navigate your needs. Here’s the link.