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California's COVID-19 Rent Relief

If you’re an income eligible renter who has experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 and have past due rent, or you’re a landlord who has experienced a loss in income because of unpaid rent, you may be eligible to get financial assistance now through the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program.
Housing

Housing

  • COVID-19-related eviction defense
  • Subsidized Housing, including Section 8 and Public Housing
  • Lockouts/Utility Terminations
  • Housing Discrimination: LGBTQ+, Race, Family Status, etc.
Employment

Employment

  • Unpaid Wages and Overtime
  • Employment Discrimination:LGBTQ+, Race, Pregnancy, etc.
  • Employment Retaliation
  • Health and Safety Violations
  • Unemployment Insurance, including COVID-19
  • State Disabil
Public Beneficts

Public Benefit

PUBLIC BENEFITS

  • CalWorks (TANF)
  • CalFresh (Food Stamps)
  • Medi-Cal
  • SSI (reduction or overpayments)
  • General Relief and
  • COVID-19-related benefits
February 24, 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on housing

This resources below can help you understand your legal rights during the COVID-19 crisis.

What are surplus funds in a foreclosure?

What are surplus funds?

Surplus funds, also referred to as overage or excess funds, are the funds remaining after a mortgage is paid through the final judgment of a foreclosure auction.

May 10, 2021

Cruz Reynoso: A Life Committed to Justice

CRLA, Inc. Executive Director Jose Padilla shared this reflection following news of the May 7, 2021 death of the Honorable Cruz Reynoso, former Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, law professor, and CRLA Executive Director from 1969-1972.

May 24, 2021

After Medi-Cal Denial, A Win for Uninsured El Centro Resident

Juan D. survived a heart attack and emergency open heart surgery only to receive medical bills totaling over $300,000. Here's what Juan and CRLA did to get his medical bills covered.

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A List of Relief Funds for Undocumented Workers in California

List from Legal Aid at Work with information about the California state government program (Golden State Stimulus) and various private funds.
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California workers impacted by COVID-19 have new rights to paid sick leave in 2021

You may be eligible for up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) for COVID-19 related absences in 2021.

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