Free Advice From a Tenants' Lawyer

You're not alone. It's not easy finding affordable housing in the Richmond area and many of our Cal Prep families have to double up and even while holding down two jobs they may sometimes find it hard to pay all the bills.

If your parents or guardians are having trouble with a landlord you can get free advice from a lawyer. The Eviction Defense Center of Oakland, free "Lawyer In the Library" service offers free legal advice for tenants twice a month at two Richmond Library locations.

The median listing home price in Richmond, CA was $599.9K inOctober 2023. Whoa!!!! According to www.rent cafe.com,

"The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Richmond Heights, where the average rent goes for $2,046/month, North & East, where renters pay $2,620/mo on average, and Park Plaza, where the average rent goes for $2,620/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Pullman ($2,620), Richmore Village - Metro Square ($2,620), and Atchinson Village ($4,046), where the asking prices are below the average Richmond rent of $2,620/mo."

On December 12, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 you can have a free 20-minute consultation at the Bayview Branch Library in Richmond at 5100 Hartnett Ave., Richmond, CA. No reservation required. 510-620-6566.

On December 18th, from 5:00-7:00 PM you can also meet with a lawyer at The West Side Branch Library, 135 Washington Ave., Richmond, CA a free 20-minute consultation. Tel.: 510-620-6567.