Legal Aid of Western Michigan

"Took time getting back to me, now just sending papers to fill out. Not a very caring people at this point"

"I cannot even begin to put into words how incredible my experience with Legal Aid has been. Divorce Court is a nightmare I never intended to deal with but I'm so happy to have had the team I did to help me through it. I may not have always heard what I *wanted* to hear but I was always given the best advice for my situation and for that I am so grateful. My advice is to trust the process, stay as calm as you can, and have faith in your counsel!"

"I've never heard back from them pertaining to my problems with my apartment complex. I contacted them after not hearing back from either of the Ordinance Enforcement Officers for Oshtemo Township on 7275 W. Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. I've emailed them twice since I was flooded by my neighbors sewage flooding my basement and countless attempts to my landlord to fix damages after I moved in. In November of last year I had an Enforcement Officer and a member of management out to do a walk through of my apartment. I expressed my concerns that I haven't had a lock on my back slider since I moved in. I also explained that there has been 4 floods on my basement up to that point 3 of which were caused by a single problem of a pipe from the A/C being clogged. When explaining this particular situation I was told to build shelves to protect my property. I was flabbergasted when the Enforcement Officer said that's how he prevents this in his home. I asked if he owned or rented, he owns. I pay rent and if I would have received prompt service from experienced maintenance I wouldn't need to go without a water heater for 3 days or have to purchase 2 dehumidifiers and and industrial fan to keep the basement dry and clean. Either way I wish someone would call me back because I've been going through a lot and only receive letters from my landlord about violations pertaining to my dogs which are emotional support animals. I've received 3 letters over the last year and each coordinate with a complaint I have with maintenance. I also have received 2 notices for 2 of my cars one had a flat tire and the other was expired plats for a car I wasn't using (my college son's car). I've looked through the parking lots and have seen disabled vehicles on top of not being registered that have been that way for months without a notice attached to those vehicles. I need help please. I've never paid my rent late, I receive a payment on the 3rd of the month to which my rent is automatically charged that day since move in 2 years ago"

"I love this place! Legal Aid of Western Michigan is great! they help individuals who have financial hardships get free legal advice. Of course they have a tight schedule helping everyone, but it's worth the wait I promise."