Events
Join us for a free know-your-rights webinar series for people impacted by the fires in LA County. Focused on homeowner and consumer issues, these sessions provide information to help you navigate the recovery process, manage financial challenges, and make informed decisions during this critical time.
- 🗓️ Schedule: Every Wednesday & Thursday at 5:30 PM, January 29 – February 20
- 💻 Zoom Link: bit.ly/KnowYourRights-Fire
- 🌐 Accessibility: Interpretation in ASL, Spanish, and English CART
Add Webinar Series to Your Calendar: http://evt.to/euoohehmw
Homeowner Series (Wednesdays)
- January 29, Homeowners and Disaster Recovery
- February 5, Property Tax Essentials After the Fire
- February 12, Homeowner Association (HOA) Issues for Disaster Survivors
- February 19, Rebuilding After the Fire: Home Improvement Contractors & Financing
Other Consumer Topics (Thursdays)
- January 30, Dealing with Debt and Debt Collectors for Disaster Survivors
- February 6, The Risks & Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Disaster Survivors
- February 13, Student Loan Options for Disaster Survivors
- February 20, Protecting Yourself from Scams after Natural Disaster
Rebuilding After the Fire: Home Improvement Contractors & Financing
After a wildfire, rebuilding is a challenge—and choosing the right contractor and financing can make all the difference. Join Audrey Powers Thornton, Senior Attorney at HERA (Housing & Economic Rights Advocates), for a vital presentation on “Rebuilding and Home Improvement Contractors & Financing.” Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, spot red flags, and protect yourself from fraud while repairing or rebuilding your home.
Topics include:
- Common scams and misrepresentations homeowners face
- How to vet contractors and what to do if things go wrong
- Financing options—what to consider and what to avoid
- Your key legal rights and protections
The session includes a live Q&A—bring your questions!
- 🗓️ When: Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 P.M.
- 💻 Where: Zoom—click here: bit.ly/KnowYourRights-Fire
- 🌐 Accessibility: Interpretation in ASL, Spanish, and English CART
- Add to Calendar: http://evt.to/euoohehmw
Protecting Yourself from Scams after a Natural Disaster
After a natural disaster, scams are widespread and can make an already difficult situation even worse. Join Dani Kaiserman, Elder Justice Staff Attorney at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, to learn how to recognize and avoid fraudulent schemes that target disaster survivors. Get essential tips to protect yourself from scams and identity theft, and learn what to do if you’ve been a victim.
The session will include a live Q&A, so bring your questions!
- 🗓️ When: Thursday, February 20, 5:30 P.M.
- 💻 Where: Zoom—click here: bit.ly/KnowYourRights-Fire
- 🌐 Accessibility: Interpretation in ASL, Spanish, and English CART
- Add to Calendar: http://evt.to/euoohehmw
(Vídeos en español a continuación👇)
Homeowners and Disaster Recovery
Dealing with Debt and Debt Collectors for Disaster Survivors
Property Tax Essentials After the Fire
Risks & Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Disaster Survivors
Homeowner Association (HOA) Issues for Disaster Survivors
The Consumer Legal Services Coordinated Disaster Response is a legal services and nonprofit collaborative that was formed in January 2025 to provide know-your-rights guidance to our local communities in the wake of the unprecedented Los Angeles County wildfires.
It includes:
- Bet Tzedek Legal Services
- East LA Community Corporation
- Housing and Economics Rights Advocates (HERA)
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
- National Housing Law Project
- Neighborhood Legal Services of LA
- One Justice
- Public Counsel
About Public Counsel:
Public Counsel is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. Located in the heart of Koreatown, we provide free legal services, help build strong communities through education and outreach, and work to change unjust systems through legal action and policy advocacy. Founded in 1970, we envision an equitable society where all people thrive, with systems and laws delivering the promise of justice to all.
