Eviction Prevention and Right to Counsel in Detroit, MI.
We offer legal representation for individuals who are facing eviction. We offer advice and legal representations for tenants, homeowners, land contract holders, and those without written lease agreements. If you are facing eviction- we’re here to help. If you have a first court hearing scheduled, bring these items to your appointment to process your intake faster: Deed/Lease/Land Contract/Mortgage Agreement, Income Information, Legal Notices, ID

Michigan Legal Services is proud to participate in the Right to Counsel Program. In the City of Detroit, there’s a law called Right-to-Counsel (RTC) that helps people who rent their homes and are facing eviction. This law gives the renters or tenants the right to have a lawyer for free to help them in court.

The Office of Eviction Defense works with local legal services to make sure that tenants going to the 36th District Court for eviction cases can get free legal help and protect their rights. If you have a court date related to your landlord or tenant situation at the 36th District Court, you should go to the hearing. Our free lawyers will be there to support you and tell you more about your rights under the RTC law.

These free legal services are available for tenant households that are facing eviction and have a gross income up to twice the federal poverty level. It doesn’t matter where you come from, or your national origin – everyone qualifies for these services based on income. Before getting legal help, they’ll check if you meet the income requirements.