I was looking for pro bono opportunities that fit my needs and career. LCBH’s Rentervention program was a great fit for my work style. I have been participating since June 2020.
LCBH and Rentervention fill the gap where tenants don’t understand their rights when faced with housing issues. I was drawn to help in that way.
It’s a great opportunity to provide a quick bite of legal work on a housing matter that makes a huge difference to someone who is unrepresented or unfamiliar with their rights. A lot of matters only take a couple of hours, but can drastically affect a person’s living situation, their ability to pay rent, and the condition of their apartment.
The clients I’ve interacted with had pandemic related needs and goals, like negotiating with their landlord to get out of their lease. If a landlord gets a call or letter from an attorney, it lets them know that the tenant is taking the matter seriously and that they can’t push this person around anymore.
I have felt very well supported and prepared by the training provided and throughout the cases that I managed. LCBH lawyers who do this kind of work every day are there to help with issues.