Many tenants face difficulties in even generating and filing answers in their eviction cases, a necessary step in avoiding default judgments and the loss of their homes.
The Tenant Power Toolkit, introduced in July 2022, is an online self-help resource that generates answers and related initial documents for tenants. Eligible tenants also qualify for e-filing by the legal admin team supporting the Toolkit. The Toolkit allows tenants to retain any defenses they may have, avoid a default, and provides much-needed time to find legal resources or other avenues to fight the eviction.
While meant for a lay audience, many tenants still report obstacles to utilizing the Toolkit in their case. The Eviction Response Workshop is an in-person clinic aimed at helping tenants overcome those obstacles and providing one-on-one assistance in navigating the Toolkit. Tenants who participate in the workshop will also receive general guidance on what to expect after filing an answer.
We need volunteers to staff our Tenant Power Toolkit Clinic and: 1) assist tenants in using the Tenant Power Toolkit to generate an answer in their eviction case, and 2) provide general guidance on what tenants can expect after filing an answer. Tenants will not be receiving legal advice or specific guidance on their particular case.
Clinic Dates and Location:
Tuesday, July 7th (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 14th (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Friday, July 17th (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Tuesday, July 21st (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 28th (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Friday, July 31st (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Tuesday clinics are held at the Pico Union Branch Library located at 1030 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006. Friday clinics are held at LA Law Library located at 301 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
All volunteers who sign up for the workshop must attend a 30-minute virtual training on the Tenant Power Toolkit and workshop logistics prior to volunteering.
Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the 9:30 am or 4:00 pm workshop start time for prep and final instructions. Intake staff will assign attendees to volunteers based on language capacity. Each consultation with a tenant will last roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour.