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Eastern Housing Court lawyer for the day

Get basic legal advice, help understanding laws and your rights, and assistance filling out forms.

Days and times

1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of each month 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday of each month 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location

Outside of the Clerk’s Office on the 3rd floor of the Edward Brooke Courthouse

Eligibility

Serves both landlords and tenants

Services

  • Help filling out forms
  • Referral to service agencies
  • Representation in mediation
  • File court appearance

Other information

Project provides advice to both Boston Housing Authority and private tenants, as well as landlords. 

For more information contact the Clerk's Office at (617) 788-8486.

Administered by the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP): (617) 423-0648.

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