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Tenant Assistance Project

The Tenant Assistance Project (TAP) provides legal help to tenants who face an immediate threat of eviction. Staffed by law students under the supervision of an attorney, TAP offers Bloomington residents quality legal information, advice, and representation. TAP helps to prevent homelessness in Monroe County, Indiana, by educating tenants about their legal rights.

Services

Screening:

First, we determine what the client needs and wants.

Advice:

A short advising sessions will present the client with possible options and, if necessary, refer the client to other service providers or agencies.

In-depth advice and instruction:

We advise clients on how to represent themselves in court and to negotiate with the opposing party.

Negotiating:

Before the eviction hearing, TAP representatives negotiate with the opposing party on behalf of the tenant.

In-court representation:

TAP members appear before a judge with the tenant to help their client present facts and legal defenses.

Full representation:

We direct clients who need additional legal assistance to other legal organizations.

Officers

• ailcook [at] indiana [dot] edu (Aileen Cook)
• balmas [at] indiana [dot] edu (Brandon Almas)
• yatesr [at] indiana [dot] edu (Ryan Yates)
• kborkenh [at] indiana [dot] edu (Kyle Borkenhagen)
• mgorrie [at] indiana [dot] edu (Marc Gorrie)