Media ContactLisa Ramirez, Communications Director, lramirez@mylegalaid.org
Families like Maria and Larissa’s faced illegal lockouts, dangerous housing conditions and landlords who ignored the law during the pandemic. Legal Aid stepped in to secure compensation and repairs.
When Henriette Brown and others were evicted from public parks, they received help from ZACAH and a class action lawsuit filed by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota.
After receiving a Notice to Vacate (NTV), Mingo called Legal Aid. Housing Attorney Joey Dobson, recognized racial bias after reviewing a case from another tenant of the same building.
After moving out of an apartment, Mohamed only received $114 of his original $1800 security deposit. With support from the Community Foundation grant, Legal Aid Attorney Dean Treftz was able to help him get his deposit back, and investigate landlord concerns.
Browse, download or request our brochures and guides.
