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Evictions--What Rights Do I Have?
Questions and answers about evictions, how the process works and what rights a tenant has. You can also listen to a sound recording of this LawHelp item. Just click on the name of this item to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Eviction - How Can I Tell If I Have a Defense?
Here are questions and answers about different defenses to an eviction.
You can also listen to a sound recording of this item. Click on the title to see this item and to click to play the recording.
Read all of the eviction information sheets under Know Your Rights.
Click on "Self Help" to find more information about evictions and what you can do if your landlord is trying to evict you.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Appealing an Eviction - What Rights Do I Have?
Questions and answers about how to appeal an eviction.
Be sure to read other items on LawHelp that talk about evictions and what you can do if your landlord is trying to evict you. Some items are located under the label "Know Your Rights" and some are under "Self Help."
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
In Forma Pauperis--When You Can't Afford Court Costs
Questions and answers about how to ask the court to waive court filing fees, and a link to the In Forma Pauperis form on the Louisiana Supreme Court's website.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Sale of Your Apartment
Information about the rights of tenants when a landlord sells the building.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Are you from New Orleans Big Four (4) Public Housing?
Read this if you lived in the Lafitte, B.W. Cooper, St. Bernard, and C.J. Peete developments at the time of Hurricane Katrina.
Warning:
These questions and answers were written by Housing Law Unit staff at New Orleans Legal Assistance in December 2007 after getting in touch with HUD, HANO, and other housing advocates.
The facts and rules may have changed since December 2007!
If you have a housing issue call or see a lawyer right away.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Avoid foreclosure rescue scams! Tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Watch this video to learn more about foreclosure rescue scams and how to avoid becoming a victim.
By: Federal Trade Commission -- FTC
DHAP Extension Information -- March 2009
Read these questions and answers about important changes to the DHAP (Disaster Housing Assistance Program) for Katrina and Rita survivors.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Early Lease Cancellation--Can I Do It?
Find out more about when and how a renter might be able to get out of a lease early, before the lease term is over. You can also listen to a sound recording of this item, just click on this resource and follow the instructions.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Flood and Fire Victims' Rights as Tenants
Common questions asked by tenants who suffer flood or fire damage
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Housing Justice Network
(Separate Website)
HJN focuses on public and subsidized housing, Section 8 assistance, single family housing foreclosures, fair housing, CDBG and HOME programs, the housing programs of the Rural Housing Service, and more
Hurricane Ike: FEMA Extends "Transitional Sheltering Initiative"
(Separate Website)
Click on the link to see FEMA's information about its "Transitional Sheltering Initiative" for Louisiana survivors of Hurricane Ike.
By: FEMA
Just Moved to Louisiana?--How Our Landlord-Tenant Law Is Different
Quick overview of how Louisiana's Landlord-Tenant laws are different from laws in other states. You can also hear a sound recording of this LawHelp item -- click on the title to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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Leases--Common Questions
Questions and answers about leases and what a tenant should think about before signing a lease. You can now listen to a sound recording of this LawHelp item. Click on this item to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Practical Advice on Housing Law
(Separate Website)
This ABA webpage offers "Practical Law" information on different legal problems, including housing problems such as buying, selling or renting.
By: American Bar Association
Rent
When must your landlord accept late rent? Can you deduct repair costs from rent? Find answers to these and other questions in this article.
Now you can also hear a sound recording of this LawHelp item! Click on the title to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Your rights and DHAP (Disaster Housing Assistance Program) Brochure describing tenants rights and responsibilities under the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP).
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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