VLSP's Landlord/Tenant (Eviction Defense) Project assists low income clients facing eviction in San Francisco. VLSP works with many of the tenant advocacy groups in San Francisco, including the Housing Rights Committee and the Eviction Defense Collaborative. Eviction prevention and defense is a meaningful way to prevent homelessness in San Francisco. This project is a great opportunity for volunteer attorneys to step in and assist individuals and families who are often on the brink of homelessness. All discovery tools are made available, so this is a great way to gain experience in depositions and in preparing discovery requests and motions.

VLSP provides malpractice insurance for these cases; training is free and mentors are available. Volunteers commit to provide representation to two clients within the training year. New and experienced attorneys from all areas of practice are welcome to volunteer with this project.