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: Eviction Resolution Pilot Program, mediation, conflict coaching, and phone conciliation services for landlords and tenants who wish to improve communication, increase understanding, and successfully negotiate payment plans, deposits, move out timelines, lease agreements and related issues. Contact 360-676-0122 ext. 123 or email brittany@whatcomdrc.org