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Landlord/Tenant Issues

Legal Assistance Program at Dakota Plains Legal Services, Inc.

Sisseton Site
Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork. Serves both Native American/Indian (with a specific program) and non-Indian individuals.
Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area.

Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

Serves both Native American/Indian (with a specific program) and non-Indian individuals.

605-698-3971

301 Veterans Avenue, Suite 4
Sisseton, SD 57262

Housing Education Programs Program at Sioux Empire Housing Partnership, Inc.

Housing Education Programs at Sioux Falls - Phillips Avenue
Programs and Services: First Time Homebuyer Education (Attendees may be eligible to receive discounts on closing costs.) Adult/Youth Financial Literacy and Debt Management (We teach tenants how to evaluate their current financial condition, budget their expenses, and set financial goals so they are able to pay their monthly rent on time.) Credit Review Services (We assist clients establish credit and improve credit scores.) Rental Education...

Programs and Services:

  • First Time Homebuyer Education (Attendees may be eligible to receive discounts on closing costs.)
  • Adult/Youth Financial Literacy and Debt Management (We teach tenants how to evaluate their current financial condition, budget their expenses, and set financial goals so they are able to pay their monthly rent on time.)
  • Credit Review Services (We assist clients establish credit and improve credit scores.)
  • Rental Education (Clients learn about tenant-landlord relationships, financial planning, credit restore & rescore.) Classes are offered by appointment either as an individual or in a group session (virtual, in person, or online course).
  • SEHP does not provide any kind of financial assistance for rent or rental deposit.

605-339-0942

200 N. Phillips Avenue, Suite 200
Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Tenant Advocacy Services Program at East River Tenants Union

No Physical Location
Focused on improving housing conditions and fighting for fair rent. Works to hold landlords accountable for holding up their end of a lease and providing a safe place to live. Provides advocacy for tenants/renters and represents the interests of residents in promoting fair housing policies and fostering a sense of community.

Focused on improving housing conditions and fighting for fair rent. Works to hold landlords accountable for holding up their end of a lease and providing a safe place to live. Provides advocacy for tenants/renters and represents the interests of residents in promoting fair housing policies and fostering a sense of community.

605-368-1828

No Physical Location
Sioux Falls, SD 57101

Eviction Prevention Hotline Program at East River Legal Services

Eviction Prevention Hotline at Sioux Falls Site
East River Legal Services (ERLS) has an Eviction Prevention Hotline. The Eviction Prevention Hotline is for individuals and families with questions regarding evictions, in any capacity, to complete an application for services over the phone.
East River Legal Services (ERLS) has an Eviction Prevention Hotline. The Eviction Prevention Hotline is for individuals and families with questions regarding evictions, in any capacity, to complete an application for services over the phone.

605-336-9230

335 N. Main Avenue, Suite 200
Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Civil Case Services Program at East River Legal Services

Sioux Falls Site
Assists individuals with civil legal problems only - no criminal matters. A criminal case is where the state has charged someone with a crime. A civil case is a dispute between parties. East River Legal Services (ERLS) provides the following services in civil cases: Advocacy Legal Counseling Self-Help Services (Clinics/Workshops/Informational Forms) In-Depth Legal Representation Community Education Case priorities include support for the family...
Assists individuals with civil legal problems only - no criminal matters. A criminal case is where the state has charged someone with a crime. A civil case is a dispute between parties. East River Legal Services (ERLS) provides the following services in civil cases:
  • Advocacy
  • Legal Counseling
  • Self-Help Services (Clinics/Workshops/Informational Forms)
  • In-Depth Legal Representation
  • Community Education
Case priorities include support for the family, preserving housing, maintaining economic stability, safety, health, and populations with special vulnerabilities. ERLS provides services to low-income residents with legal issues in the following areas of law:
  • Domestic Violence Victims
  • Elder Law
  • Housing
  • Public Entitlements (i.e. Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF, WIC)
  • Social Security/SSI Disability
  • Veterans
There is no guaranteed acceptance of any case. The above examples also do not necessarily disqualify cases outside of these parameters. Cases ERLS does NOT assist with include: criminal, business, or immigration.

Services Disclaimer: ERLS's ability to provide legal assistance is subject to change based on availability of staff/volunteers. ERLS reserves the right to deny or limit services based on program resources and priorities.

605-336-9230

335 N. Main Avenue, Suite 200
Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Civil Case Services Program at East River Legal Services

Aberdeen Site
Assists individuals with civil legal problems only - no criminal matters. A criminal case is where the state has charged someone with a crime. A civil case is a dispute between parties. East River Legal Services (ERLS) provides the following services in civil cases: Advocacy Legal Counseling Self-Help Services (Clinics/Workshops/Informational Forms) In-Depth Legal Representation Community Education Case priorities include support for the family...
Assists individuals with civil legal problems only - no criminal matters. A criminal case is where the state has charged someone with a crime. A civil case is a dispute between parties. East River Legal Services (ERLS) provides the following services in civil cases:
  • Advocacy
  • Legal Counseling
  • Self-Help Services (Clinics/Workshops/Informational Forms)
  • In-Depth Legal Representation
  • Community Education
Case priorities include support for the family, preserving housing, maintaining economic stability, safety, health, and populations with special vulnerabilities. ERLS provides services to low-income residents with legal issues in the following areas of law:
  • Domestic Violence Victims
  • Elder Law
  • Housing
  • Public Entitlements (i.e. Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF, WIC)
  • Social Security/SSI Disability
  • Veterans
There is no guaranteed acceptance of any case. The above examples also do not necessarily disqualify cases outside of these parameters. Cases ERLS does NOT assist with include: criminal, business, or immigration.

Services Disclaimer: ERLS's ability to provide legal assistance is subject to change based on availability of staff/volunteers. ERLS reserves the right to deny or limit services based on program resources and priorities.

605-336-9230

208 S. Main Avenue
Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57401
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