Eviction Innovation
When a person is sued for eviction, how are they notified? A court summons is a crucial document to let them know about the lawsuit, help them connect with services, and get them prepared for important hearings and deadlines. This court summons was designed to be more user-friendly & accessible.
This toolkit provides a series of how-to guides to local policymakers, to make an effective and equitable Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
In March 2022, the Washington D.C. Council approved an act barring landlords from filing eviction lawsuits against tenants who owe less than $600 in back rent. This puts…
What does it feel like to be a tenant facing eviction, having to go to housing court? This illustrated essay presents tenants’ perspectives about how the eviction system works.
How do we bring an equity lens to eviction prevention work? A recent session at the Eviction Prevention Learning Lab can highlight ways to be more deliberate in helping people of color at risk of eviciton.
The program provides housing assistance and education to low-income community members. Services include: mediation, education and legal advice.
Hello Landlord is a program developed by LawX and SixFifty to resolve rental issues before eviction takes place. The program helps tenants write a letter to their landlord if they have missed rent or need a repairs to their apartment.
The RENT Project offers tenant education workshops in Pima County, Arizona. Volunteer attorneys and students from the University of Arizona run educational workshops on renter rights & responsibilities in partnership with local organizations throughout Pima County.