Category: Pro Bono Training, Real Property Law (CLE)
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Monday, May 20, 2024
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center seeks pro bono attorneys for three types of housing cases – Eviction Defense, Housing Conditions Calendar, and Eviction Record Sealing. This two-part training is designed to equip attorneys who have had little or no experience in landlord/tenant matters to handle such cases competently and comfortably.
Part 1: Eviction Defense Primer (120 minutes) [Monday, May 6, 2024]
- More than 90% of the tenant/defendants facing eviction routinely appear in court without counsel, while 98 percent of landlords will have representation. Evictions lead to homelessness. With such high stakes, legal representation in eviction matters can make a substantial difference in the lives of individuals and families.
Part 2: Housing Conditions Calendar and Eviction Record Sealing (120 minutes) [Monday, May 20, 2024]
- Housing Conditions Calendar: Many tenants in the District of Columbia are living with deplorable housing conditions. Such conditions not only violate the law but can also affect a family’s health and overall wellbeing. Conditions such as mold, lead paint, vermin, electrical violations, etc. can create extremely dangerous living environments. The Housing Conditions Calendar allows tenants to sue landlords for DC Housing Code violations on an expedited basis. These cases are an opportunity to shift the power imbalance and restore a tenant’s home to a healthy and habitable state.
- Eviction Record Sealing: After the conclusion of an eviction case, some tenants are eligible to have their record sealed. This critically important final step allows a tenant to have a fresh start, so an old eviction record does not impede future housing opportunities.
Format of the Training:
- This training will be hybrid. Both in-person and remote attendance are available.
- Trainees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
- Following the training, trainees will contact the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center to fulfill their pro bono requirement.
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=7f0b4c99-0a85-4b1d-9059-4f2f4b6ada5e&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.
