The Consumer Law unit assists clients with problems arising from consumers' relations with car dealers, banks, creditors, home solicitors, and vocational schools. The unit provides counsel and advice, brief services, advocacy, and self-help materials. When appropriate, the unit also refers some cases to Public Counsel, an organization which matches clients with pro bono attorneys.

We address consumer problems including:

	Bank account levies
	Banking practices
	Creditor harassment
	Debt collection
	Equity Loans
	Loans or installment purchase agreements
	Unfair sales practices
	Vehicle Repossession
	Wage garnishment

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The Homeowners’ Rights Project
The Homeowners’ Rights Project is a project within the LAFLA's Consumer Law unit dedicated to advocacy on behalf of low-income homeowners.

Eligible homeowners facing foreclosure or other loss of their home, can receive counsel and advice through our daily hotline service. Loan document review is available by appointment. Call (323) 801-7957. Representation is available for appropriate cases.

Generally, we protect homeowners from the various schemes and scams that operate to deprive them of their homes. Though many of our clients live in South Central, we provide information and assistance to eligible homeowners throughout LAFLA's service area. Many are elderly with a significant amount of equity in their homes.

We work to prevent the loss of the client's home or the loss of equity in the property by intervening in:

	Unconscionable loan transactions
	Forged deeds and title problems
	Fraudulent foreclosures
	Unlawful lending practices

We remove unlawful liens against property, restore lawful title, confront elder financial abuse, and fight unqualified home-improvement contractors.

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