Dalton’s Story
When Dalton's landlord filed an eviction which threatened to displace him and his daughter from their family home, an LCBH attorney in the Early Resolution Program was there to offer support.
Dalton’s Story
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Amanda’s Story
Amanda’s Story
When Amanda's landlord refused to accept her Emergency Rental Assistance, her LCBH attorney stepped in to advocate for her right to cure her back rent. Through this advocacy, her eviction was dismissed, and she stayed stably housed.
John’s Story
John’s Story
When John's landlord wanted him out of his unit within 30 days, despite knowing his autoimmune disease made it difficult to move, our attorney stepped in to negotiate more time to move. John's landlord agreed, giving him 90 days and dismissing his eviction.
James’s Story
James’s Story
When James' landlord filed an unfair eviction against him, our partners referred him to LCBH through the Early Resolution Program. In ERP, our attorney advocated for his rights, ensuring he could remain in his home.
Jordan’s Story
Jordan’s Story
“Jordan,” a successful Chicago-based IT business owner, first contacted LCBH when he received an eviction notice in 2018. He was having a problem with his property management company, which he found out later from his attorney had a track record of being unfair to tenants. Staff Attorney Sally...
Camille’s Story
Camille’s Story
When “Camille” received an eviction notice, she knew exactly who she’d call: the same reliable and friendly nonprofit she’d connected with five years ago – Law Center for Better Housing. “As a matter of fact, I spoke with the same person. It was a pleasure to feel like I knew the person on the...
Laura’s Story
Laura’s Story
“Laura's” husband, a career tradesman, knew just about everyone, meaning it came as no surprise when one of his client’s daughters became their landlord, offering them a beautiful house well under the market price. Laura spent almost a year there before she received a 90-day notice from HUD...
Renny is a renter’s best friend. Are you?
Renny is a renter’s best friend. Are you?
A special note from Rentervention Director, Conor Malloy.
Source of Income Discrimination: LCBH attorneys protect renters’ use of rental assistance
Source of Income Discrimination: LCBH attorneys protect renters’ use of rental assistance
We sat down with LCBH Staff Attorney Rachel Pollak to reflect on a recent case involving a landlord who refused to accept any form of rental assistance to cover her client's back rent. Rachel filed a Source of Income Discrimination lawsuit, not just to protect her client, but also to prove...
LCBH awarded continued funding from Wells Fargo Foundation
LCBH awarded continued funding from Wells Fargo Foundation
We are excited to announce the Law Center for Better Housing was awarded $400,000 over two years from the Wells Fargo Foundation (Wells Fargo) to support our integrated legal and supportive services aimed at defending against and preventing evictions for lower-income renters in Chicago. Wells...