Category: Pro Bono Training, Real Property Law (CLE)
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Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Each year, countless D.C. tenants fall victim to illegal rent increases, which create unnecessary financial hardships. Without redress, these financial struggles can spiral and lead to housing insecurity, inability to care for one’s family, and emotional distress. Knowing if your client’s rental unit falls within rent control or meets one of the exemptions is the critical first step to analyzing a potentially illegal rent increase. An aggrieved tenant may be entitled to monetary damages and can seek such relief by filing a tenant petition. This housing training will equip pro bono attorneys to fight for the legal rights of their clients.
This course is sponsored by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center in collaboration with the DC Tenants' Rights Center, uniting to empower attorneys to protect and advocate for tenants' rights effectively.
PLEASE NOTE: Training participants must agree to accept one pro bono housing case within three months of this training. This training requirement is waived for attorneys employed by legal services providers.
To register, click “Add to Cart.” At checkout, if you do not already have a DC Bar login account, please create a free profile by clicking “Create an Account." Once you create your account, you will need to return to this event page (https://dcbar.inreachce.com/Details/ProductPreview?groupId=0293c06a-57f2-4db1-b3a7-7b897503d07a&aid=aadd3e99-9a1a-4144-92b9-e75b56dc3496) to complete registration.
**Registrants will receive the login link for the course via email about one day before the first session.**
Refund Policy: Please note that we are unable to provide refunds. If you have registered for a training with the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center and are unable to attend, we do permit someone else from your organization to attend the training in your place with twenty-four hours of prior notice. Registration fees cannot be applied to future trainings.
Questions? Email probonotraining@dcbar.org.