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Legal & Mediation Services​

HOME Line

​Free legal, organizing, educational and advocacy services to help tenants solve their own rental housing issues by involving affected tenants in the process. More information is available at homelinemn.org or by phone: English-612-728-5767, Spanish - 612-255-8870, Somali - 612-255-8860, Hmong - 612-255-7104

LawHelpMN

A variety of legal fact sheets on housing issues including eviction, repairs, condemnations and lock-outs, public housing, disability discrimination, utilities, renters refunds, security deposits,  and guest and roommate issues. For more information visit lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/housing.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Free civil legal assistance to low-income people in many areas: Evictions and landlord abuse, foreclosure rights, public and Section 8 housing, housing discrimination, denial of public benefits, divorce, child custody and support, domestic abuse, disability, debt collection and unfair loans, immigration, youth- and elder-related issues. For more information visit mylegalaid.org or call (612) 334-5970.

Volunteer Lawyers Network

Volunteer Lawyers Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Minnesotans experiencing poverty with some of the top private lawyers in the state at no cost. 
These volunteers protect the rights and property of thousands of clients every year by advising them at legal clinics, drafting legal documents, representing them in court or otherwise supporting them in their pursuit of justice. For more information visit vlnmn.org/help or call (612) 752-6677.

Conflict Resolution Center

Mediation can often help conflicting parties within the community (such as renters and landlords) come to an agreement that benefits everybody without the need for legal or court action. To request mediation services, visit crcminnesota.org/request-a-mediation/ or call (612) 822-9883.

MN Attorney General's Office

​Fact sheets on landlord/tenant, moving into an apartment, vacating an apartment.
http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Housing/Default.asp

Hennepin County Housing Court Project

Free, in-person legal advice for low-income tenants and landlords provided via a joint effort between  Hennepin County, the Fourth District Housing Court, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and the Volunteer Lawyers Network. Issues include emergency repairs, record expungement, lock-outs, service issues, evictions, lease violations, repair problems and more. More info via phone: 612-673-3012 or online at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/index.htm
Hennepin County Government Center
Fourth District Housing Court 
300 S 6th St, 3rd floor in C-Tower
Walk in Hours:
  • Monday and Thursday: 12:30-4 pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 am-4 pm
Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Whittier Solidarity Network
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
  • Resources
    • Renters >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Twin Cities Landlord Search
      • Housing and Household Resources
    • Home / Property Owners >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Participation in Housing Choice Voucher Program
    • Businesses >
      • Training & Coaching Resources
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Compliance Resources
    • Housing Search Assistance
    • Housing Emergency Support Services
    • Basic Essentials
    • Health and Wellness Support
  • Get Involved
    • Whittier Annual Meeting 2023
    • Upcoming Events
    • Voter Registration
    • Current Committees & Task Forces >
      • Housing and Land Use Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • Meeting Minutes
      • Community Engagement Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • 2017-2022 Meeting Minutes
        • 2015-2016 Meeting Minutes
    • Neighborhood Involvement Form
    • Call for Whittier Artists
    • WA Meeting Minutes & Board Packet Access
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
  • Community Development
    • Project Tracker
    • Kmart, Lake & Nicollet
    • 2116 Nicollet Ave Development
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • What is the Whittier Alliance?
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Guiding Documents
    • WA Bylaws Revisions Project
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact