Aging and older adults are often victims of fraud and negligence. The City of Los Angeles has partnered with nonprofit legal service providers across the LA area to provide residents with low- and no-cost assistance to help them fight back.
The Community Investment Department does not offer direct legal services and cannot guarantee outcomes from providers partnered with the City of Los Angeles.
Bet Tzedek Legal Services provides free services to assist older adults in various legal issues, including:
- Public Entitlement
- Housing-Related Laws
- Legal Aid
- Landlord/Tenant Disputes
- Government Benefits
- Health Law Consumer Protection
- Nursing Home Law
- Powers of Attorney
If you need legal assistance and resources, please schedule an appointment directly with Bet Tzedek Legal Services by calling 323-939-0506. Visit bettzedek.org to complete an intake form, access legal clinics and review their resource library.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a non-profit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most vulnerable and underserved, providing direct legal representation and other legal assistance for low-income individuals. Areas of expertise include:
- Eviction Defense Center
- Economic Stability
- Housing & Communities
- Supporting Families
- Veterans Justice Center
- Asian & Pacific Islander Community Outreach Project
- Self-Help Legal Access Centers (Inglewood, Torrance, Santa Monica, Long Beach)
- Domestic Violence Clinics (Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Long Beach)
If you need legal assistance or resources, call 800-399-4529 or visit lafla.org.
The Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County advocates for individuals, families, and communities through individual representation, high-impact litigation, and public policy advocacy. Services include:
- Housing
- Health
- Economic Security
- Access to Justice
For more information and to access their services, call 800-433-6251 or visit nlsla.org.
The Housing Rights Center actively supports and promotes fair housing through education, advocacy, and litigation so that all persons can secure the housing they desire and can afford without discrimination.
For more information, fill out a contact form at housingrightscenter.org/get-help, email info@housingrightscenter.org, or call 800-477-5977.