Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) champions the dignity & rights of D.C. elders by providing free legal and social work services. LCE is an affiliate of AARP.
Washington, DC
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THREAD: A 65-year-old veteran who had been trying since the mid-1990s to have his disability recognized, was finally awarded $11,530 in retroactive benefits after we showed his disability was service connected. ⤵️
We are now working to increase the veteran’s disability rating which would award him an increase in monthly benefits. The client feels vindicated that his disability is finally recognized.
THREAD: An 80-year-old client came to us after facing a lawsuit that threatened their housing stability. ⤵️
We also helped our client find a safer place to live by acquiring a transfer voucher and obtaining utility resources to help with his finances. Today, our client has a secure home and the confidence to pay utility bills.
THREAD: When Ms. R came to a clinic hosted by our pro bono partner, Arnold & Porter, we helped her apply for $3,051 in Schedule H tax credits that would help her make ends meet. But the story didn’t end there. ⤵️
While this story began with much-needed financial help for Ms. R, it became a reminder of something equally important: the meaningful connections that can form when people come together with compassion, respect, and a desire to help. 🤗 ❤️
A 67-year-old man was left without electricity when his brother, whose name was on the Pepco account, moved out, leaving a $3,000 bill to pay.
To complicate matters, the large bill was due to a third-party supplier's error. After he unsuccessfully tried to resolve the issue, we placed a call with the client to Pepco to set up a new account in the client’s name, instead of trying to resolve his brother’s account.
Too many DC tenants are forced to live with unsafe housing conditions while repairs are delayed for months or even years. The system isn't working.
She also called for a statutory right to rent escrow, allowing tenants to take landlords to court over unrepaired conditions while placing rent into escrow until the case is resolved.
