Santa Clara — CV-5102

Source: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms/cv-5102_rem.pdf

Landlord‐Tenant Assistance Programs

STEP 1: ACT FAST!

You must file papers with the Court within 5 business days. If you don’t file a response in 5 business days, a tenant may be evicted without having a say in the case.

Santa Clara County Superior Court’s Self Help Center

In‐Person Services: Remote Assistance: M – Fri 8:30 – 1:30 (Friday closes Noon) Monday‐Tuesday‐Thursday, 8:30 – 1:30 201 N. First St., San Jose, CA By Phone: (408) 882‐2926 By Live Chat & Email: www.scscourt.org Family Justice Center Courthouse (click “Contact the Self Help Center”) California State Courts Step by Step Guide: www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp‐eviction.htm

Free & Low‐Cost Legal Services

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (408) 280‐2424 www.lawfoundation.org/housing

Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto www.clsepa.org (650) 326‐6440

Bay Area Legal Aid (BALA) (800) 551‐5554 www.baylegal.org

Asian Law Alliance (408) 287‐9710 https://asianlawalliance.org

Santa Clara County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (669) 302‐7803 https://sccba.community.lawyer/

California Official and Free Legal Resources www.lawhelpca.org

STEP 2: ACCESS FINANCIAL HELP!

If you are behind or struggle to pay rent, there is rental assistance that could help keep you stay housed. In many cases, you may be able to receive 100% of the rent owed!

Assistance is currently available to low‐income residents who need help paying rent.

Please visit SCCRentHelp.org or call 2‐1‐1 for information on local rent relief programs, including specific eligibility criteria, information on how to apply, and to be connected to community partners who are available to help residents fill out applications.

STEP 3: TRY MEDIATION

Learn about free and confidential mediation services. A neutral party works with the tenant and landlord to help both sides reach their own agreement and avoid a trial.

Access to Justice– Court Mediation Programs (925) 307‐9520 renthelpmediation@gmail.com Free mediation in all cases (doesn’t require pending lawsuit) Project Sentinel – Court Mediation Programs (408) 414‐5358 www.housing.org/dispute‐ Facilitates settlement discussions w/ parties in resolution pending eviction lawsuits

NEW 09/17/2021 LANDLORD-TENANT CV-5102 ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS