Best Practices for Guardians ad Litem in Housing Court
Practical tips for accessing justice in the Housing Court
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Product Description
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After lockdowns, moratoriums and social distancing, our world has greatly changed, and the problems encountered by landlords and tenants have likewise dramatically increased. The rise of disturbances and inappropriate behavior has created instances where action is needed to protect the rights of the parties to health, welfare, or safety. More than ever, the parties and the court need the assistance of guardian ad litems, to try to make necessary determinations when there is a question of a party’s competency or ability to meaningfully participate in the case and adequately represent one’s interests. In response to this growing need, MCLE proudly presents this inaugural program where experienced faculty explain the process for volunteering to become a guardian ad litem; the process for appointment of a guardian ad litem by the court; the best practices for doing this invaluable work (both from the landlord and the tenant perspective), including when to take action (and when not to!) to combat problems; and deciding whether there are agencies or entities that can provide intervention or assistance to either preserve the relationship between landlord and tenant or to help find a graceful way to conclude it.
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