Legal Counsel for the Elderly

06/03/2026

This is what advocacy looks like when housing stability and dignity are on the line. ⤵️

When an elevator outage made her apartment inaccessible, a 69-year-old client with a disability was forced to temporarily relocate to a hotel. Although her property manager initially agreed to credit the hotel cost, that promise was later withdrawn — and late fees were added on top of it.

We stepped in and held the landlord accountable, securing the hotel credit for the client and removing the improper fees.

Since 1975, LCE has provided free legal and social work services to DC older adults most in need. If you or someone you know needs help, call the LCE Legal Hotline at 202-434-2120.

06/02/2026

Check out Capital Pride events this month in DC. http://spr.ly/6185B8YWmB

05/27/2026

LCE keeps DC older adults housed, provides access to benefits and supports passage to generational wealth. The proposed 86% cut to Access to Justice funding would reduce resources & hurt those already in need. Help us keep the funding. Contact your CM. http://spr.ly/6181B8X5S3

05/27/2026

A 65-year-old client faced eviction for alleged non-payment of rent totaling $2,750. LCE saw that the debt included unjustified funds on the property management’s ledger, and was able to get the case dismissed and the debt waived. The ledger was from a former property management company and no longer valid.

Since 1975, LCE has provided free legal and social work services to DC older adults most in need. If you or someone you know needs help, call the LCE Legal Hotline at 202-434-2120.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

LCE helped a client facing eviction receive $2,604 in compensation for the loss of her belongings after her landlord refused to let her reenter the apartment to collect them. An LCE pro bono attorney negotiated the settlement for the client, who is now in a new apartment.

Since 1975, LCE has provided free legal and social work services to DC older adults most in need. If you or someone you know needs help, call the LCE Legal Hotline at 202-434-2120.

05/12/2026

When the son of a 74-year-old client died unexpectedly, our client fell behind on her property taxes. She subsequently faced a foreclosure suit filed by her reverse mortgage company, putting her at risk of losing her home. We helped save the home after working with the client to submit a successful application to a DC housing program for $23,082 that paid the debt, allowing her to keep her home.

Since 1975, LCE has provided free legal and social work services to DC older adults most in need. If you or someone you know needs help, call the LCE Legal Hotline at 202-434-2120.

05/08/2026

What if someone removed 86% of your funds from your budget? That’s the proposed DC Council budget cut for Access to Justice funds that help keep older residents fed, housed and protected. LCE ED Rhonda Cunningham Holmes and LCE Managing Attorneys Tina Nelson and Sunny Desai testified before Council to let them know that:

05/07/2026

A 79-year-old client and his wife were relieved after a $3,321 DC tax debt was eliminated. An LCE review of the file showed that the client had been charged fees and penalties on a tax debt he had already paid. The client called to say he was thrilled to get rid of a worrisome burden.

Since 1975, LCE has provided free legal and social work services to DC older adults most in need. If you or someone you know needs help, call the LCE Legal Hotline at 202-434-2120.

05/01/2026

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Celebrate with these events in the DMV. http://spr.ly/6187BBPdt3