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Case #20-0044986
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Eviction hearing scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2020, at 10:00 am in Courtroom 3. Landlord is unrepresented. Case summary coming soon. Client is Spanish-speaking; Interpretation Services are available upon request. Client also has an English-speaking spouse. Please “express interest” by clicking on case number if you are available for representation and would like more information right away.

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Case #20-0044858
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Client seeks assistance at an eviction hearing, to be rescheduled, in Municipal Court – Room 3. Client moved into the property in June 2019 with her husband and three children. She began withholding rent in November 2019 due to habitability issues, and the property has five current open L&I violations. Since she began withholding rent, landlord has threatened to lock […]

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March 2020

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Solos Practice Group: April 2020

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