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We offer legal representation for individuals who are facing eviction. We offer advice and legal representations for tenants, homeowners, land contract holders, and those without written lease agreements. If you are facing eviction- we’re here to help. If you have a first court hearing scheduled, bring these items to your appointment to process your intake faster: Deed/Lease/Land Contract/Mortgage Agreement, Income Information, Legal Notices, ID Michigan Legal Services is proud to participate in the Right to Counsel Program. In the City of Detroit, there's a law called Right-to-Counsel (RTC) that helps people who rent their homes and are facing eviction. This law gives the renters or tenants the right to have a lawyer for free to help them in court. The Office of Eviction Defense works with local legal services to make sure that tenants going to the 36th District Court for eviction cases can get free legal help and protect their rights. 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