From: Cook County Legal Aid

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the livelihoods of many, residents in Cook County may find some relief with the recent launch of Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD). The county-wide initiative focuses on helping residents resolve eviction, foreclosure, debt, and tax deed issues.

Evictions, foreclosures, and unresolved debt issues can have a long-lasting, negative impact on your future. Call the Early Resolution Program (ERP) to speak with a lawyer and get connected to other resources. This program is available to all residents of Cook County free of charge. You do not need to have a case in court to get help.

Call 855-956-5763 or apply online to get help today.

You Can Use the Program If

• You are a renter and your landlord is trying to evict you;
• You are a landlord who is not represented by a lawyer;
• You are a homeowner who has fallen behind on your mortgage payments or property taxes;
• You were sued by someone who wants to collect an unpaid debt (for example a credit card company trying to collect unpaid charges); OR
• You need to sue someone who owes you money and do not have a lawyer.

The Early Resolution Program (ERP) includes free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance. Mediation is a chance for a landlord and tenant, or debtor and creditor, to resolve issues with the help of a knowledgeable and neutral person.