Heather had decided to move but was accused of causing $5,568.35 in damages to her apartment. Most of the repairs on this list were clearly updates and repairs the landlord was responsible for, but he continued to pressure and threaten her. Heather and her Legal Aid of Nebraska attorney were able to disprove each item on the damages list with photos, videos, and text messages. The judge found that not only were the landlord’s claims without merit, but that Heather was owed money from overpayments!
Isa Stewart lost his job during covid and fell behind on rent. He didn’t want an eviction on his record, because he was afraid no one would rent to him if he did. With the help of Legal Aid attorneys, he was able to get extra time to find a new home for himself and his children.
Legal Aid of Nebraska works to prevent evictions and foreclosures, enforcing the right to safe and habitable housing, and preserving the right to housing.
Our attorneys advocate for families and individuals who need guidance, whether that is legal assistance filing the correct forms or full legal representation. Our services are free for those who qualify.
Common legal issues we help with
- Denial of reasonable accommodation request due to disability
- Denial or termination of public or subsidized housing benefits (e.g. Section 8 voucher)
- Eviction
- Foreclosure
- Homestead exemption
- Landlord has unlawfully changed locks or shut off utilities
- Mobile home evictions
- Mortgage default
- Return of security deposit
- Tax liens on real estate
- Unsafe living conditions in rental unit
