I need assistance to prevent eviction in Ft Lauderdale

(Request from Joseph in Ft Lauderdale, Florida) I need assistance to prevent eviction i work full time and have half of my rent payment due to my landlord not complying to fix leaks and clean the home before i moved in i spent many hours any money to clean the home and make some repairs

Dear Joseph,

It appears that you may need some legal advice regarding the abatement of rent for repairs rendered by a tenant. This is a very complex issue and I would highly recommend that you speak with an attorney who is qualified on such matters. As long as you meet income restrictions, you may call 954-736-2400 speak with an attorney at the government-funded Coast-To-Coast Legal Aid of South Florida.

I strongly recommend speaking with an attorney to determine whether it is legal for your rent to be adjusted to account for repairs. Additionally may be helpful for you to receive some sort of rental assistance if it will help you prevent eviction from your Fort Lauderdale home.

Family Success Administrative Division

Broward County’s Family Success Administration Division provide supportive services to lower income residents were having difficulty meeting everyday living expenses. While many residents are already familiar with their electric bill assistance, most are unaware that the agency can provide rental assistance.

Rental assistance from the agency could be used to avoid an eviction can get past a temporary economic crisis. The agency provides a local office in Fort Lauderdale at 900 NW. 31st Ave. This is the Edgar P Mills Multi-purpose Center. To schedule an appointment to speak with the case manager call 954-357-5001.

Opa-Locka Self-Help Community Service Center

Some area residents have been able to get help through the Opa-Locka Self-Help Community Service Center. You may find it these programs are designed around families with small children but it is still an option for many households. For more information you may call 305-623-6500.

Care Ministry

Care Ministry located in nearby Boca Raton has active financial assistance programs for lower income families have experienced hardship. Comprehensive payment assistance includes help electric bills, food, water bills and rent payments.

What the agency does is to look at all of your needs and find a solution that can fully lift you out of your current financial crisis. To see what Care Ministry can do for you, call 561-962-6000.

Boca Helping Hands

Also located in nearby Boca Raton is an organization known as Boca Helping Hands. The organization provides a Resource Center that can provide you with counseling to help you through your financial issues.

Part of the program is to help you budget and identify any areas of waste or opportunities for increased income. They can even provide job mentoring services to help you find ways to make more money. The other part of the program is to identify any possible matches for funded programs that could help you with your rent and other bills.

To get started, call Boca Helping Hands at 561-417-0913.

If you truly need rental assistance grants to prevent an eviction, these organizations can give you the support needed to get through your situation. For households earning higher levels of income, it may be necessary to obtain a rental loan from your bank or credit union as long as you are able repay the funds according to your loan schedule.