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LANDLORD / TENANT PROBLEMS

Free legal support for tenants in crisis—evictions, repairs, and more.

Whether it’s mold, a missing security deposit, or a sudden eviction notice—tenants deserve protection, answers, and support. We’re here to help.

Currently serving clients in Fulton & Clayton counties.

Common Problems

  • Dangerous or unlivable housing conditions
  • Leaks, mold, or water damage left unrepaired
  • Pest infestations (rodents, insects, etc.)
  • Landlords refusing to return security deposits
  • Illegal evictions (changing locks, cutting off utilities, removing your belongings without a court order)
  • Court-filed evictions – Get help responding in Fulton County court
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Criteria for Assistance

  • You live in or have a case in Fulton County or Clayton County
  • Your household is low income. We help households with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
    If you’re unsure if you qualify, call us—we’ll help or direct you to someone who can.

If your housing situation is not in Fulton or Clayton counties, please contact:

Take Action

If you are experiencing an issue with your landlord and you live in or have a case in Fulton and Clayton counties, please contact us.

Call 404-521-0790 between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday to tell us about your situation.

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What to Expect After You Contact Us

1. Qualified Applicants Will Receive a Call

If you meet our criteria for assistance, you will receive a call from a from our team to gather additional information about you and your housing problem. This call takes between 30 and 40 minutes.

2. Determine Eligibility for Assistance

We will review the information you gave to determine whether or not we can help.

3. Connecting You with Legal Assistance

If we are able to help, we will reach out to you to discuss next steps which may include an online on in-person appointment with a licensed attorney or an in-person meeting with an AVLF team member in your home, depending on the specifics of your case.

4. Legal Assistance Provided by AVLF

We may assign your case to a volunteer attorney or an AVLF attorney may provide the legal advice you need.

If we are not able to assist you, we will do our best to direct your to other resources.