City sponsors help line offering free legal assistance to low-income

City sponsors help line offering free legal assistance to low-income
renters


The City of Mesa, utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds, has
partnered with Community Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) to provide free
landlord/tenant assistance for low-income residents. Eligible renters may
speak with a legal advocate from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday
by calling (480) 385-5056. Callers may discuss issues including evictions,
security deposits, lease terms, lockouts and repairs. Recorded information
is available to renters and landlords 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mesa's landlord/tenant telephone help line receives more than 1,500 calls
annually. CLS also provides classes to inform realtors, property managers,
landlords and renters of their rights and responsibilities.


Mesa has participated in the Community Development Block Grant Program
since 1975. CDBG funds housing rehabilitation, neighborhood improvement and
public services that directly benefit low and moderate-income people. For
more information, call Mesa's Community Revitalization Division at (480)
644-2645 or visit www.cityofmesa.org/comrev.