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Protecting Affordable Homes for Low-Income Families

"Jennifer" came to us scared that she was going to lose her home after her landlord served her an eviction notice. Without enough money to move, pay for storage, or get a new apartment, she feared that she was about to lose everything she owned and become homeless. We...

Estelle

SLLS Protects Homes and Savings for Low-Income People When Estelle* walked into our office, she was distraught. At 66 years old, after working hard her entire life, she suddenly faced the possibility of losing her home and her savings. Her health was deteriorating...

How Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Successfully Disputed the Eviction of 53 Elderly and Disabled Tenants

Right around Christmas in 2016, Michael—a 68-year-old Vietnam War veteran who suffers from PTSD—received a notice that the lease for his affordable apartment in New Orleans was being terminated. He had lived there for seven years and paid his rent on time, with the...