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Know Your Rights: School Complaint Procedures

What to do when a school doesn't follow the law.

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

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

October 1, 2021

California Veteran’s Home Saved After Bankruptcy

Rhonda B. almost lost her San Joaquin County home when loan processors mishandled her mortgage after she filed for bankruptcy. Thanks to her persistence and with help from CRLA, Rhonda saved her family's home.

October 7, 2021

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Awarded Shartsis Friese LLP Public Interest Fellowship

Social justice attorney Stephen Zollman to join CRLA’s Santa Rosa office

Employment

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

December 2, 2021

U.S. Dept. of Education Opens Investigation Against Paso Robles School District for Discriminatory Treatment of Latinx and Limited English Proficient Parents

The Office for Civil Rights will examine allegations of discriminatory treatment of Latinx and Limited English Proficient (LEP) parents and community members for being barred from meaningful participation in school board meetings due to the District’s failure to provide qualified, trained interpreters at meetings in a district where 35% of all students come from homes where Spanish is the primary language.

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.

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