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HELPFUL LINKS Tenant Rights Resources BadLandlords.info-- Information sources for renters throughout the U.S. California Tenant Law -- Legal info on Tenant's Rights The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Support Center --Internet resources, legal resources National Domestic Violence Hotline Nolo Press -- Factsheets on Legal issues such as landlord/tenant disputes, privacy, leases, repairs, security deposits, etc. Tenant.net for California Tenants' Rights -- Resources dealing with Landlord-Tenant laws of California Services Bet Tzedek Legal Services -- A non-profit public interest law firm providing free legal services for the poor, elderly and disabled residents of Los Angeles County Government Resources California Courts -- Forms, rules of court, and other court-related resources Reference National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty -- Organization that serves as the legal arm of the national movement to end homelessness in America Back to Top Government Agencies/Housing Advocacy Advocacy AIDS Housing of Washington -- hosted by AIDS Housing of Washington on behalf of the Nation AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC). News and policy information Beyond Shelter -- Fighting chronic poverty, welfare dependency and homelessness among families with children California Housing Law Project -- an advocacy organization that lobbies in a California State Legislature for affordable housing, tenants rights, disabled, elderly and homeless. Provides housing information service to local government housing agencies, housing advocacy organization and individuals. Coalition for Economic Survival 514 Shatto Place #270 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 252-4411 Advice regarding landlord-tenant issues. No court representatives. Dispute Resolution Services Los Angeles County Bar Association, Inc. 261 S. Figueroa St., Suite 310 Los Angeles, CA 90012-2503 (213) 896-6533 www.lacba.org Institute for the Study of Homelessness and Poverty -- a nonprofit organization that seeks to facilite access to accurate data and research about homelessness and poverty L.A. Coalition to End Hunger & Homelessness -- The People's Guide to Welfare, Health and Other Services National Fair Housing Advocate -- Housing news, legal resources and research, Fair Housing 101, specialists in discrimination National Housing Institute -- Links to resources, reports and an online publication National Low Income Housing Coalition -- National organization dedicated to ending America's affordable housing crisis National Coalition for the Homeless -- Advocacy network of homeless, service providers and activists. Online publications, legislative reports and links National Health Care for the Homeless Council -- Organization of health care providers working to improve health care for the homeless population National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness -- Trainings and workshops, research, publications, referral lists and a resource database Shelter Partnership, Inc. -- A non-profit organization that develops resources and housing for the homeless population of L.A. County Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing Government California Department of Consumer Affairs California Dept. of Consumer Affairs Fair Housing Office - L.A. County -- List of Fair Housing Offices in L.A. County California Department of Housing and Community Development California Department of Consumer Affairs -- Legal Guides for Consumer Issues (including tenants' rights) City of Santa Monica -- Services and resources City Websites for LA County -- Individual websites of cities within Los Angeles County Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) - National -- program provides housing assist and related supportive services for low-income person with HIV/AIDS. L.A. City Services -- Addresses and phone numbers for City resources on housing, home repair, discrimination L.A. County Online -- Los Angeles County homepage. Info on child care, employment, voter registration, etc. Los Angeles County Department of Consumers Affairs L.A. City AIDS Coordinator's Office -- Housing Assistance, Employment Assistance and Medical Assistance Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority City of West Hollywood Services -- Resources for people living in or moving to West Hollywood Los Angeles Housing Department -- Links to city resources Public Housing Agencies in the State of California -- links and resources U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- Housing info, news and tenant rights www.firstgov.gov -- FirstGov is the first ever government website to provide the public with easy, access to all on-line U.S. Federal and State Government resources. Back to Top Searchable Sites for Permanent Housing Internet Apartment Finder Sites @LA.com -- Rental listings from @LA.com AIDS Project Los Angeles Residential Services Program Apartments.com -- Free nationwide apartment search Apartment Guide -- select properties by location, price and amenities, also a moving resource section Apartment World.com -- photos, floorplans, prices, amenities, detailed maps and driving directions; pet friendly listings. Apartments for Rent.com -- Search by area, view floorplans, photos and virtual tours; moving resource guide Move.net -- "The Most Comprehensive Rental and Relocation Guide" National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse -- maintains the only national database of accessible apartments for the disabled community; listings for 43 states and 155 metropolitan areas. Listings include features of each coummunity and apartment www.westsiderentals.com -- A subscriber services for a Fee. 1000's of rental properties, many with photos. www.craigslist.org -- A subscriber services for a Fee. 1000's of rental properties, many with photos. City/State/Federal City of West Hollywood Listings -- Rent stabilization residential referral list Section 8 Property Search -- Search for Section 8 properties by State and City Pet Exclusive www.mypetstop.com -- Pet directory included pet friendly Housing and Hotels search database, by States and general pet services. www.pets-people.com -- Pets and People homefinders is an exclusive source for pet-friendly rentals in the Westside Los Angeles/Pasadena and San Fernando area. Service Fee required for rental listings. Roommates Gay Roomie.com -- Roommate finder for gay women and men www.easyroommate.com -- A subscriber service for a Fee, to select and contact your matching rooms and roommates on-line. Residential Care Services Nursing Home Info -- Resources to help you choose a nursing home Newspaper Listings Antelope Valley Press -- Rental listings for the Antelope Valley The Argonaut -- Rental listings for the Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, LAX areas The Daily Breeze -- Torrance area Daily Bruin -- UCLA Daily News -- Rental listings for the San Fernando Valley Downtown News -- Rental listings for downtown Los Angeles Frontiers Newsmagazine -- Rental listings for Los Angeles La Canada -- La Canada/Sunland L.A. Independent -- Rental listings for Los Angeles L.A. Weekly -- Rental listings for Los Angeles Los Angeles Times -- Rental listings for Los Angeles County Long Beach Press-Telegram -- Rental listings for Long Beach/South Bay areas The Pennysaver -- Rental listings for Los Angeles The Recycler -- Rentals for L.A. County San Gabriel Valley Tribune -- Rental listings for the San Gabriel Valley The Whittier Daily-News Online -- Whittier Back to Top Transportation @LA Transportation and Transit -- Getting from point A to point B Access Services -- Transportation for people with disabilities American Public Transportation Association -- California Web Site: L.A. County Dial-A-Ride -- Dial-A-Ride contact info for Glendale and Pasadena Los Angeles MTA (Metro Transit Authority) -- Use the Metro Trip Planner to plot your next trip by bus or rail. MapQuest -- Maps, directions and traffic reports Real-Time Traffic Conditions for L.A. County -- Traffic reports from the L.A. Dept. of Transportation Back to Top HOPWA Service Providers AIDS Project Los Angeles Residential Services Program -- Info on housing services offered at APLA, Section 8 factsheets and handbooks for Case Managers AIDS Service Center -- Homepage for AIDS Service Center in Pasadena Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team Bienestar - Services - HIV+/AIDS The Catalyst Foundation - Creating a healing society Common Ground Westside The Gay and Lesbian Center of Greater Long Beach Los Angeles Housing Department HOPWA Program -- Directory of HOPWA services and service providers Minority AIDS Project Project New Hope -- Homepage for Project New Hope. Housing programs and resources Project New Hope -- Los Angeles Countywide HOPWA Programs Directory The Serra Project - Provides Permanent Supportive Housing (for those able to live independently) and Transitional Housing (i.e., assisted living) to adults and children living with HIV/AIDS who would otherwise be homeless. Tarzana Treatment: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Rehab Back to Top Links to Help You With Your Move Government Internal Revenue Service -- Notify the IRS of your address change and see if your moving expenses are tax-deductible MoversNet™ -- Fill out your Change of Address form online Social Security Administration -- Change your address with the SSA Resource/Reference American School Directory -- For parents, facts about local schools including district phone numbers and stats on class sizes Child Care Aware -- Free, national child care resource and referral service helps identify and locate quality child care Earth's 911: 800-CLEANUP -- Learn about recycling rules, places to dispose of trash and hazardous materials like paint and motor oil, and environmental programs Pets American Animal Hospital Association -- Locate veterinarians near your new home The Humane Society -- For pet owners, helps locate and secure pet-friendly rental housing and resources on moving with pets PAWS/LA - Pets are Wonderful Support Renting with Pets - Humane Society of the U.S. -- Online resource for rental managers and pet owners Back to Top If you have a link you'd like to see listed here or to report broken links please email us.