Do I need to have a lawyer if I'm being evicted?
If your landlord wants to evict you from your house or apartment, he or she must file a complaint against you in court, and prove that you have done something to violate your rental agreement. There are many rules and procedures that landlords must follow in order to pursue an eviction against you, which vary from state to state. In some states, evictions are filed in small claims …
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Fair Housing
Several federal and state laws require that landlords provide fair housing to prospective renters. The policy of fair housing in the United States came from the anti-discrimination movements of the 1960s. Adequate housing is essential to a person’s ability to live comfortably and work hard. In order to contribute to society, people, regardless of their race, sex, national …
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