Free Home Title Legal Help in Tampa Bay

Common Questions

A family member has died and I was supposed to inherit the property. I am not on the title. What should I do?
I co-owned the property with another person who has died. What happens to the other person’s ownership?
I own the mobile home but my name is not on the title. What should I do?
I was denied a homestead exemption because there is a problem with the title. What should I do?
My wife and I bought our home over 30 years ago. She died and my name is not on the title. How can I get my name on the title?
The owner (a family member) has died and the mortgage company won’t speak to me, even though it is my home I am living in it. They are threatening to foreclose. What can I do?
What other resources are available to help with housing problems?

Hurricane & Disaster Relief Videos

These videos provide information on common disaster recovery legal issues for Florida residents.

Staff Attorney John Lawless and Managing Attorney Jason Susalla with Bay Area Legal Services’ Disaster Relief Team and the Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline discuss simple steps anyone can take to avoid common issues while recovering from disaster.

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Free Help with Landlord-Tenant Issues

Are you a Hillsborough County renter having housing problems? Help is available!

The Hillsborough County Housing Stability Program provides Hillsborough tenants the knowledge, resources, and services to effectively, efficiently, and amicably solve their disputes with their landlords outside the court system.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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The Prosperity Center at Sligh Magnet Middle School

Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.

08:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Hillsborough

At the Prosperity Center, Bay Area Legal Services will provide free, open legal intakes and legal education trainings.

Legal Information Center

Online: Typically, Monday-Friday. In-person: See schedule.

Location

Hillsborough

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County.

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Apply by phone Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency legal matters. Language interpreters are available to you at no cost.

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