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Register for a Stay Housed LA workshop to learn about your rights as a tenant in Los Angeles County. 

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Get help with using the Tenant Power Toolkit, an online resource that lets tenants create an answer (and other early paperwork) for their eviction case. Attendees will only get assistance with using the Toolkit to respond to their eviction - you cannot get legal representation or help with other issues at this workshop. The Answer Tool can also be used at any time by tenants on their own at https://tools.debtcollective.org. 

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City of Los Angeles

County of Los Angeles

Tenant Power Toolkit: In-Person Answer Workshop at the LA Law Libary

کلینیک پاسخ‌گویی

In the Negotiation Class, an EDN attorney (if available) will join to answer questions about how to negotiate with your landlord or the landlord’s attorney.
Watch video 2C before coming to this class.
Look at your 16 Factors to Consider.

Negotiation Class.

برنامه توانمندسازی مستاجران

In the Exhibit Binder class, we will review the types of evidence to include in your Trial Binder and how to organize it effectively.
Watch video 2E before attending this class.

Exhibit Binder Class.

Join us as we guide you through the basics of participating in our Tenant Empowerment Program.

TEP for Beginners - Preparing your case for victory.

An EDN attorney (if available) attends this class to counsel TEP students who have upcoming court dates and/or deadlines.

TEP Counseling Class (featuring Victories and Cautionary Tales).

How to Respond to a Notice from Your Landlord.

This is the introductory workshop to join the Eviction Defense Network Tenant Empowerment Program. Learn how to enroll in the TEP Program and how to participate effectively.  EDN will represent you in the trial when the case is assigned to a trial judge (usually at the 4th appearance) if you complete the 18 Steps to Victory and a lawyer is available. Please watch Video 1D at edn.la/videos before coming to class.

Have your Trial Binder, paper, and a pen in front of you.

TENANT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM FOR BEGINNERS - PREPARING YOUR CASE FOR VICTORY - HOSTED BY THE EVICTION DEFENSE NETWORK.

This class is a question-and-answer session with an experienced attorney. Each question is used to educate the entire group about the eviction process.

The EDN Tenant Empowerment Program (TEP) teaches you how to defend the case and helps you prepare your documents.  EDN will also represent you in the trial when the case is assigned to a trial judge (usually at the 4th appearance) if you complete the 18 Steps to Victory and a lawyer is available. Likelihood of a lawyer being assigned for trial: 99%.

Have your Trial Binder, paper, and a pen in front of you.

English/Español
Online Workshop

TENANT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM COUNSELING CLASS HOSTED BY THE EVICTION DEFENSE NETWORK.

Either side in an eviction case can ask the other side to identify all of the facts they intend to prove as well as all of the witnesses and other evidence they have.  It happens in about 25% of the cases. This is called Discovery.  The moment you get papers with the words: "Interrogatories," "Admissions," and "Production of Documents", sign up for this workshop so we can teach you how to respond.  This workshop is in English and Spanish. 

How to Respond to Discovery Class – Form Interrogatories – Unlawful Detainer

تبادل اطلاعات مقدماتی

Join us to learn more about general tenant protections for LA City. We'll cover rent debt, the eviction process, and how StayHousedLA and SAJE can help you. This workshop is specific to City of Los Angeles, please register for our County of Los Angeles specific workshops if you do not live in the City of Los Angeles. / Únase con nosotros para obtener más información sobre las protecciones generales para inquilinos en la ciudad de Los Ángeles. Cubriremos la deuda de alquiler, el proceso de desalojo y cómo StayHousedLA y SAJE pueden ayudarlo. Este taller es específico de la ciudad de Los Ángeles; regístrese para nuestros talleres específicos del condado de Los Ángeles si no vive en la ciudad de Los Ángeles.


LA City: Know Your Rights In-Person Workshop/ Cuidad de L.A.: Taller en persona Conozca Sus Derechos. (SAJE & ICLC)) 

حقوق خود را بشناسید

This class will teach you what to expect during your first court appearance.
Watch video 2C before coming to this class.

How to Prepare for Your First Day of Court.

Get help with using the Tenant Power Toolkit, an online resource that lets tenants create an answer (and other early paperwork) for their eviction case. Attendees will only get assistance with using the Toolkit to respond to their eviction -- you cannot get legal representation or help with other issues at this workshop. The Answer Tool can also be used at any time by tenants on their own.

Tenant Power Toolkit: In-Person Answer Workshop at the Pico Union Branch Library

Watch video 2C before coming to this class.
This class will teach you the speeches we recommend you use when responding to specific questions from the landlord’s attorney and/or the judge/commissioner. Our EDN staff will assume the roles of the landlord attorney or the judge/commissioner and provide you with an opportunity to role-play and practice these important speeches. The more you practice, the more confident you will be during your court appearance.

How to be Effective in Court - Role Playing with your opponent and your judge.

Our Tenants Know Your Rights Workshop will cover tenant protections at the state, county, and City of Long Beach levels, with a special focus on eviction and how to respond if you receive an eviction notice.

Long Beach Know Your Rights + Legal Clinic

سکونت‌پذیری

مزاحمت

The jury won’t see your documents if you can’t get them into evidence!  We will look at your exhibits to determine if there are other documents that you need to add, and show you how to enter your documents into evidence. This bilingual Spanish workshop is for in-person attendees only and is designed to prepare them for the eviction process. 

Evidence Presentation Workshop: Hosted by Eviction Defense Network

آمادگی برای جلسه رسیدگی به اخراج

This clinic is to provide walk-in support for your questions about your rights as a tenant, to help you better understand your rights and what legal options may be available to you. In addition to answering your questions, we can also assist you in preparing and filing your Answer to an Unlawful Detainer (eviction lawsuit). 

Tenants' Rights and Answer Clinic (Housing Rights Center)

How to Respond to a Summons and Complaint for Eviction.
Watch video 2B before coming to this class.

How to Respond to a Summons and Complaint for Eviction.

Join us to learn about your rights as a renter at our online workshop, covering tenant protections at the state, county and city level.  We’ll cover habitability issues, what to do if your landlord is harassing you, and the eviction process.  There will be a Q&A at the end.  /  Únase a nosotros para conocer sus derechos como inquilino en nuestro taller en línea, que abarca la protección de los inquilinos a nivel estatal, del condado y de la ciudad.  Trataremos temas relacionados con la habitabilidad, qué hacer si su arrendador lo acosa y el proceso de desalojo.  Al final habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. 

City and County of LA: Know Your Rights Virtual/ In-Person Workshop / Ciudad y condado de Los Ángeles: Taller virtual/presencial «Conozca sus derechos» (Hosted by LACAN & LAFLA)

Join us to learn about the opening statement. This bilingual Spanish workshop is for in-person attendees only and is designed to prepare them for the eviction process. 

Opening Statement Class.

How to Respond to Discovery Class – Special Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents (Demand for Inspection and Copying)

Join us to learn more about how the eviction process works in the City and County of Los Angeles. This workshop will provide general overview of the eviction and court processes and how you can take action.

LA CITY AND COUNTY KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP: EVICTION PROCESS. Hosted by KIWA with LAFLA

This workshop covers the eviction process, including pre-trial preparation and settlement negotiation.

Eviction Pre-Trial & Settlement Negotiation Workshop

مذاکره برای حل اختلاف

Join us to learn more about general tenant protections for LA County. We'll cover the eviction process, rent increases, habitability, and tenant harassment. 

LA County: Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop hosted by East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice with Community Legal Aid SoCal

Join us to learn all about the trial and exhibit binders for court. This presentation is a bilingual Spanish workshop to prepare you for the eviction process. 
Watch video 2F before attending this class.

Trial Binder Class.

Join us for the Eviction Trial Prep workshop, open to tenants in all of Los Angeles County. We will review the eviction process, trial, settlement, and how to gather and present evidence. This workshop is for people who have received a summons and complaint who do not have legal representation
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Únase a nosotres para el taller de preparación para el juicio de desalojo, abierto a inquilines en el condado de Los Ángeles. Revisaremos el proceso de desalojo, el juicio, el acuerdo, y cómo reunir y presentar pruebas. Este taller es para personas que han recibido citatorio y denuncia que no cuentan con representación legal

LA CITY AND LA COUNTY EVICTION TRIAL PREP WORKSHOP  //  TALLER DE PREPARACIÓN PARA EL JUICIO DE DESALOJO DEL CONDADO DE LOS ÁNGELES

Join us to learn about your rights as a tenant, the eviction process, rent debt, and connect with an attorney who can provide guidance on any legal questions related to your housing situation.  /  Únase a nosotros para conocer sus derechos como inquilino, el proceso de desalojo, la deuda por alquiler y póngase en contacto con un abogado que pueda orientarle sobre cualquier cuestión legal relacionada con su situación de vivienda.

City and County of LA: Know Your Rights In-Person Workshop + Legal Clinic / Ciudad y condado de Los Ángeles: Taller presencial «Conozca sus derechos» + Clínica jurídica (Hosted by LACAN & LAFLA)

Join this workshop to learn more about renters’ rights in the City of Los Angeles. We’ll cover Rent Control Protections, habitability issues, the eviction process, and what to do if your landlord is harassing you.

L.A. City Know Your Rights In-Person Workshop - East Hollywood (POWER & BASTA)

This in-person workshop will cover your basic rights as a tenant, focusing on the eviction process.  Although this workshop is led in English, we will have live interpretation to Spanish available.  In addition, this workshop will cover the current tenant protections for the City of Pomona.  Upon registering for this workshop, you will be sent the location of the event.  

Bilingual Tenant KYR Workshop -  In-Person

L.A. City Renter’s Rights Workshop - Hosted by POWER and Inner City Law Center (VIRTUAL)

Join us in South Whittier for a Tenants Know Your Rights Workshop that will cover tenant protections at the state and county levels with a special focus on eviction and how to respond if you receive an eviction notice. Limited Counsel & Advice appointments with Legal Aid Foundation will be available.

LA County Know Your Rights + Legal Clinic

Join us to learn more about general tenant protections for LA County.  We’ll provide a general overview of the tenant rights. This workshop is specific to Los Angeles County. 


L.A. County : Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop hosted by KIWA with LAFLA

Join us for the Eviction Trial Prep workshop, open to tenants in all of Los Angeles County. We will review the eviction process, trial, settlement, and how to gather and present evidence. This workshop is for people who have received a summons and complaint and do not have legal representation
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Únase a nosotres para el taller de preparación para el juicio de desalojo, abierto a inquilines en el condado de Los Ángeles. Revisaremos el proceso de desalojo, el juicio, el acuerdo, y cómo reunir y presentar pruebas. Este taller es para personas que han recibido citatorio y denuncia que no cuentan con representación legal
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参加我们的驱逐庭审准备研讨会，该研讨会向洛杉矶县的租户开放。我们将复习驱逐程序、庭审、和解以及如何收集和出示证据。本研讨会适合收到传票和起诉书但没有法律代表的人
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LA CITY and LA COUNTY EVICTION TRIAL PREP WORKSHOP  //  TALLER DE PREPARACIÓN PARA EL JUICIO DE DESALOJO DEL CONDADO DE LOS ÁNGELES // 洛杉矶县驱逐庭审准备研讨会 // 洛杉磯縣驅逐案庭審準備講座

Join us to learn more about general tenant protections for LA City. We’ll cover local eviction laws, how to ask for repairs, and the eviction process. This workshop is specific to Los Angeles City, not including the County of Los Angeles. // Únase a nosotros para obtener más información sobre las protecciones para los inquilinos de la ciudad de Los Ángeles. Cubriremos las leyes locales de desalojo, cómo solicitar reparaciones y el proceso de desalojo. Este taller es específico para la ciudad de Los Ángeles, sin incluir el condado de Los Ángeles.

L.A. City: Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop hosted by Inquilinos Unidos with BASTA Universal // Cuidad de Los Angeles: Taller Virtual a sobre sus Derechos Como Inquilino alojado por Inquilinos Unidos y BASTA Universal