Legal Issue Info

Legal issues commonly occur days, months, and even years after a disaster. It can be difficult to navigate alone. Below, you’ll find resources, FAQs, and how-to guides for a variety of civil legal problems.

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Common Disaster Legal Issues

Landlord-Tenant
  • Evictions
  • Lack of repairs
  • Utility shutoffs
  • Security deposit issues
  • Issues with insurance
Housing
  • Temporary housing
  • Insurance issues
  • Insurance denies claim
  • Mobile home coverage
  • Replacement of belongings
  • Title clearing
Document Replacement
  • Obtaining ID cards
  • Birth certificates
  • Vital documents
  • Social security cards
  • Green cards
  • Credit freeze
Family Conflict
  • Custody issues
  • Counseling
  • Mental health resources
  • Divorce
  • Conservatorship
  • Domestic Violence
Consumer
  • Price gouging
  • Repair scams
  • Scam rental postings
  • Insurance scams
  • Identity theft
  • Bankruptcy
  • Contractor issues
Disaster Assistance
  • FEMA aid applications and appeals
  • Small Business Administration relief
  • Temporary housing
Public Benefits & Education
  • Applying for Disaster CalFresh
  • Disaster Unemployment
  • MediCal
  • SSI
  • Access to public education and reasonable accomodations
Disability
  • Unable to access care and medications
  • Lack of accessible housing
  • Replacement of medical equipment

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