Eviction

The Great Depression lasted from 1929 to 1939 and was the worst economic depression in the history of the United States. Economists point to the stock market crash of October 24, 1929, as the “start” of the downturn. However, many things caused the Great Depression, not just one single event. The day remembered as "Black Tuesday," the stock market crash of October 29, 1929, was not the sole cause of the Great Depression. It was also not the first crash that month. On Thursday, October 24, the…

We frequently counsel landlords with the drafting of commercial and residential leases, and eviction notices. We also assist our landlords in creating pro-rating fees and increasing rents. We often fight for the recovery of damages, often gaining favorable, timely outcomes for our clients. Our track record also extends to tenants. We frequently…

Generosity is a wonderful personality trait to have when it comes to human interaction and connection, but when suffering is a possible outcome, it brings into question whether generosity relieves suffering or is there suffering in generosity? Evans and Singer both exhibit an argument with being generous. However, Evans showed suffering in being generous while Singer saw generosity in relieving suffering. Wilson on the other hand, supports the work of Evans and challenges the work of Singer’s,…

The Occupy Movement began in the fall of 2011 as a Occupy Wall Street in New York protesting against social and economic inequality in the U.S. The citizen- with the help of social led a mini revolution followed the 2007-2011 U.S. economic crisis which turned into a worldwide financial collapse. This economic meltdown was stopped after the U.S. government and other world governments bailed out their financial institutions (banks, insurance companies and mortgage firms) while millions of ordinary…

loses it all: his job, his house and the love of his life. He becomes tempted by his darkest thoughts, with a bottle of pills in one hand and a bottle of alcohol in the other--he is ready to end everything. When the landlord knocked on his door for eviction, his plan of self-destruction is foiled. At the wits of his ends and nowhere to go, Alan decides to go for a walk--across the country. Only taking the barest essentials, Alan manifests a plan to go the farthest place he can on the map from…

A time during the French Revolution, there came the Reign of terror, a one year period that saw countless scores of innocent citizens being guillotined. What exactly made a country that was running successful war crusades abroad degenerate into social terror, mass incarceration, and blatant executions unprecedented before? The economy was destitute, and the taxes were inflated. The poor do not have much liking for the rich, and in the French case, where the nobility was oppressive, an…

How Democratic Was Andrew Jackson? Andrew Jackson the democrat? More like Andrew Jackson the DEMONcrat! Andrew Jackson is considered to be one of the most famous presidents in American history because of his “democratic” views. The era of the “common man” marked the beginning for American democracy where ordinary people had a say in the government. To Jackson, democracy meant that all agencies of the government, including the congress, the president, National Bank, and Supreme Court must…

commodities such as fuel, butter, and sugar. Then, Jews were banned from public places in Germany, then elsewhere. During these changes, people were doubtlessly upset, but learned to live with the restrictions. Then came the confiscation of possessions, eviction to the ghettos, and arbitrary arrests. When troubled Jews went to familiar places of refuge, they found closed doors and ostracism as a result of the dangerous stigma associated with their demographic. Desperate rebellion, for the most…

internship experience gave me skills of legal services and inspired me to pursue a further career in law. Also, I am aware that my role as a Jesuit Volunteer will include managing cases and work directly with clients who have landlord/tenant problems, eviction notices, or need disability accommodations. I will also be responsible for representing clients in hearings and providing them with necessary resources. I am very confident that I will be able to effectively perform these duties and any…

Homelessness in Portland: a Growing Pandemic Portland is having a crisis. With an estimated 1,900 people sleeping outside every night, sleeping bags and worn out tents litter the sidewalk. Portland mayor, Charlie Hales, has taken action by trying to manage camping throughout the city. With his new “Safe Sleep Policy” homeless people will be able to sleep overnight on sidewalks in a sleeping bag but only from 9PM to 7AM. Hales has also created over 400 shelters for men, women, and families…