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People’s Law Resource Center |
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A nonprofit organization serving the legal needs of the people and communities in the Washington, DC area. |
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Resources |
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In addition to the documents below, PLRC offers tailored services to individuals and community organizations. Please review our services, or contact us for more information. |
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Legal analyses for more effective advocacy |
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● NEW: PLRC’s analysis of the final rule regarding SSA’s "new approach" to applications for disability benefits and appeals. Implementation begins August 1, 2006. ● SSA’s page may be useful as well. (These changes were long-anticipated. PLRC’s explanation from 2004 is available here.) ● Nonprofits receiving government financing face new competition from "Faith-Based Organizations." PLRC offers an analysis of FBO's and HUD programs, with a focus on where funds may now go. ● PLRC has filed multiple lawsuits designed to address systemic problems within DC government agencies that are failing in their duties to serve DC residents. Please review our news & activities page for more information. |
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Child Laborer, Newberry, SC, 1908 |
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Links to other progressive legal organizations |
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Partnership for Civil Justice National Lawyers Guild
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Information for tenants ***NEW*** PLRC offers a brief guide to understanding recent changes in rent control law. Tenants in Washington, DC who are concerned about conditions at their apartment buildings should visit the TENAC website for information about forming effective tenant associations as well as links to resources and information about tenant rights. For information about filing complaints with the DC government or for general information about tenant rights, please review the Tenants’ Guide to Safe and Decent Housing, published by the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. More information about DCRA Housing Regulation Administration is available from their website. |