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Legal Representation | City Of Kansas City, MO - KC Right to Counsel Eviction Prevention

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Tenant in Kansas City, MO that is being sued for eviction. There must be a minimum of 5 business days notice before the trial date to be eligible for this program. Two types of eviction cases that are eligible are “Rent and Possession” and “Unlawful Detainer.” Tenant must reside at the residence on the eviction notice.
Online contact form 24/7, 9am-5pm application assistance via phone
816-474-5112

Voice - Application Assistance - United Way 211

https://gkcassistanceprogram.org/EvictionDefense

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CRNs: Please add caller first and last name to call record with this referral. Tenants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Once a form is completed, the tenant will be entered into a database and assigned to a legal aid organization. If case is eligible, legal representative will be assigned. Once assigned, the legal representative cannot be changed. IF THE COURT DATE IS WITHIN 2 DAYS, IT'S RECOMMENDED THAT THE CLIENT GOES TO COURT IN PERSON TO REQUEST A CONTINUANCE WHILE THIS APPLICATION FOR LEGAL COUNCIL IS PROCESSED. 211 COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALISTS: CRS should assist callers in applying online if verbal permission is given. If a caller doesn’t know their case number, go to www.courts.mo.gov/cnet and search for an eviction case by their first and last name. If unable to find one, send an email to Kristen with their contact information and case number. If it is within 5 days of the trial date, caller can still put in an online application which will be declined due to timeline, but an eviction toolkit will be emailed to them with some resources.

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Kansas City, MO

Description

Kansas City Eviction Defense Program. If you are being sued for eviction in Kansas City, Missouri , you have a right to an attorney. 211 is the contact center offering assistance in completing the online registration form for KCMO Right to Counsel if someone is unable to on their own due to lack of access or ability. Tenants are strongly encouraged to complete the form online themselves but 211 is a resource when needed so online registration isn’t a barrier. Note the tenant must have an active eviction notice and case number to be able to complete the form. Once a form is completed, the tenant will be entered into a database and assigned to a legal aid organization. If the case is eligible, legal representative will be assigned. Tenants are encouraged to call between 9am-5pm for application assistance.

Providing organization

CITY OF KANSAS CITY MO

Municipality. The 3-1-1 Action Center processes citizen requests for city services and complaints about city government with total follow-up until requests are resolved. Focus is on services that are the work of city departments such as Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Animal Control, Neighborhood and Community Services.