Eviction Dispute Assistance offered by King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project
Eviction Dispute Assistance offered by King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project
Offers free legal assistance to tenants involved in eviction disputes. Attorneys will offer legal advice and referrals; attorneys may also be able to negotiate with the landlord or represent the tenant.
Physical Address
516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M-F, 10am-12pm
Website
Application process
The best way to reach us for legal assistance is to come to one of our legal clinics (addresses below). Attorney consultations are Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm. Seattle Location: King County Courthouse at 516 3rd Ave #W-325, Seattle WA 98104 Kent Location: 401 4th Ave N #1281, Kent WA 98032. Tenants who are unable to come to a clinic can complete an accommodation request at this link: https://airtable.com/appZR9jtKuczKKhwR/pag2ocfQTrORIlG1o/form Tenants are always welcome to email hjpstaff@kcba.org as well.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
King County residents who are in an eviction dispute with their landlord. Witten notice of eviction required. Does not assist with 14 day pay or vacate notices or provide rental assistance unless a tenant is in active eviction proceedings. Cannot assist if the dispute only involves repairs, deposits or roommates, past due balances from previous landlords, commercial tenants or foreclosures. Cannot assist with evictions from emergency shelters or residential care facilities (such as nursing homes). May be able to assist those being evicted from permanent, transitional, and manufactured (mobile home) housing. Can assist even if there is not a rental contract or lease.
Languages
Vietnamese
Mandarin
Spanish
Interpreter services
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project
Provides free legal assistance for eligible low-income tenants facing eviction. Offers advice, negotiation, help answering eviction paperwork and limited representation. King County residential tenants only; will not serve business tenants, homeowners or landlords.