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Security Deposit--How to Get It Back
Do you know how to get your money back from your ex-landlord? Find out what steps you can take. You can also hear a sound recording of this LawHelp item -- click on the title to find out more.
Read the question and answer sheet. The Q&A also has sample letters to send your landlord, including letters with English followed by Spanish text.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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Spanish / Español
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
Before You Rent or Sign a Lease--Tips for Renters
Tips for prospective renters. You can also listen to a recording this LawHelp item. Click on the title for more.
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)
Guide for using the computer program to create court documents Read the guide before using the online computer program to create your court forms. To use the online computer program, you will need to know how to use the site called NPADO, or National Public Automated Documents Online. This resource has tips for using that site.
By: SLLS
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
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)
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)
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