Thursday, June 12, 2025

Fire-Affected Tenants To Receive Free Legal Help At Altadena Clinic

Workshop and attorney consultations scheduled for Monday to address post-fire housing issues

Tenants affected by the Eaton Fire will receive free legal assistance at a clinic Monday, June 16, organized by local housing advocacy groups.

The Altadena Tenants Union will co-host the event with the Pasadena Tenants Union and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County. The clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A tenants’ rights workshop will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by individual legal consultations with pro bono attorneys from until 8 p.m.

Slots for the free one-on-one consultations with attorneys will be available to discuss individual situations. The clinic will help tenants with various post-fire legal issues, including recovering security deposits, pushing landlords to remediate, obtaining relocation assistance and other tenant-related problems.

Tenants can register for individual consultations online and must indicate their preferred time and provide contact information. Neighborhood Legal Services will reach out to conduct an intake beforehand.

“We’re sending love, care, and solidarity to everyone — whether you’re out in the streets or you’re keeping your family inside to keep them safe, we are all one Los Angeles,” the Altadena Tenants Union stated in announcing the clinic.

The announcement comes as the community continues to deal with housing disruptions following the Eaton Fire. Registration for individual appointments is available online through the Altadena Tenants Union.