Legal Resources for Tenants

CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral): toll-free legal hotline for people with low incomes. Call 1-888-201-1014 weekdays from 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Law Advocates: legal advice and assistance provided by volunteer attorneys to low-income Whatcom County tenants. Contact 360-561-6079 ext. 15 or email lauren@lawadvocates.org to inquire

Northwest Justice Project: Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. NJP provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education and other basic needs. Contact the CLEAR line to access services

• Are you facing eviction? Call NJP’s Eviction Defense Screening Line: 1-855-657-8387

Washington Law Help: free legal information available online

Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center: The Housing Stability Program provides mediation, conflict coaching, and phone conciliation services to community members facing housing-related conflict. For more information and to request support, visit the website and fill out an intake form.