14-Day Notices: What Tenants Should Know
Eviction is a confusing legal process. ELAP is working to help tenants understand and exercise their legal rights to stay housed. Here is some information for tenants who receive a 14-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate from their landlord. Receiving a 14-Day Notice does not
Patricia and Jasmin Join ELAP Team
We are excited to welcome two new staff members to our team! Patricia Bowen, J.D., (she/her) is our new Housing Attorney serving Kirkland. As part of ELAP’s Housing Stability Program, Patricia will provide free legal services to residents of Kirkland who face eviction or other
Welcoming Our ELAP Interns
We are proud to announce our current team of interns! This stellar group of students and recent graduates is working hard on behalf of ELAP. Our interns greatly impact our work, providing their valuable time to help support our attorneys and legal staff. We are
What is Low Bono?
By: Xenia Ellis, ELAP volunteer through Interlake High School’s internship program You may have heard the phrase “low bono,” but what does it mean? The term “low bono” is often used to describe one of two methods of providing legal assistance to decrease the gap
Drum roll… new staffers!
We have three new staff members we can’t wait for you to get to know! Carissa Anaya (she/her) is ELAP’s new Housing Coordinator. Carissa will support our team of housing attorneys working with renters in King County who are facing eviction and other housing-related challenges.
Our 2021 Pro Bono Award Winners
We are excited to announce this year’s Pro Bono Award recipients. ELAP’s annual Pro Bono Awards recognize outstanding volunteer contributions to our community’s legal needs. Our winners include attorneys, firms, community partners, and individual justice champions. Pro Bono Attorney of the Year: Melissa Golan Melissa
What Tenants Should Know About Leaving Their Home During Eviction
By Lucy Boateng, ELAP housing attorney The King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) serves King County tenants facing financial hardship and housing instability due to the pandemic. Eligible households that reside in the county can receive up nine months of current and