Tenant-Landlord Services:
Other Resources
Support services and other useful tenant and landlord information from our partners and tenant-landlord contributors.
San Mateo County Community Services Listings
Find community services in San Mateo County. This site provides information on many additional nonprofit agencies, government programs and community organizations. The easy-to-use web browser works on various platforms: desktops, tablets, and smartphones, and is available in five different languages.
San Mateo County Community Services Handbook
This handbook provides an in-depth listing of services throughout San Mateo County including nonprofit agencies, government programs and community organizations.
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Emergency Assistance Network of Santa Clara County
The Emergency Assistance Network (EAN) agencies in Santa Clara County provide a variety of services to prevent homelessness, utility disconnections, and hunger.
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San Jose Tenant Rental Policies: Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Presentation slides on landlord rental policies in San Jose.
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Long-term monthly discounts on your energy bills.
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Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)
Program to provide help for past-due energy bill.
Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (Alameda County)
ECHO's ultimate goal is to promote equal access in housing and provide support services which would aid in the prevention of homelessness and promote permanent housing conditions.
BayLegal’s mission is to provide meaningful access to the civil justice system through quality legal assistance regardless of a client’s location, language or disability.
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
If you are a tenant experiencing a serious legal issue with your landlord that threatens you with losing your housing such as an Unlawful Detainer, an eviction notice, or other serious problems, you can contact the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County to see if they can provide you legal assistance.
Center of Independence for People with Disabilities
CID offers a wide array of Services & Advocacy Programs for the betterment of your independence in the community.
Need more help?
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Contact us: (800) 339-6043
We can assist with the following:
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Inform you about any laws that may affect you
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Refer you to other agencies or organizations that may be able to help solve your problem
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Provide counseling on the steps you can take
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Help tenants and landlords work out a rent payment plan
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Help property owners communicate with their lender
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Etc.
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Small Landlord Relief Information
If you are a small landlord by definition below, please click here or call our HUD Homeownership Housing Counseling Department (HHC) to learn about what might be available.