DNA - People's Legal Services - Chinle Profile

DNA has 9 offices in 3 states. They provide general civil legal assistance to low income individuals living on or near the reservations; they serve low income individuals living in Coconino County (Arizona) or San Juan County (New Mexico). Most clients must meet income and asset guidelines established by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).

Address
P.O. Box 767 (office next to WIC)
Chinle, AZ 86503
Phone: 928.674.5242 Toll Free:800.789.7598
Toll Free: 800.789.7598
Fax: 928.674.2410
Website: http://www.nativelegalnet.org

QUESTIONS

  • I have a 2 yr lease and 15 months into the lease the landlord asks if I want to end lease early without penalty because he wants to sell. I agreed and landlord has given a date for lease termination. Can I request he amend original lease to show new expiration date? If he sells the home prior to that date, what are my rights
  • what form is needed to challenge the acknowledgment of paternity 6 years after its signed. a dna test has already been done but not a court ordered one. the man listed on my daughters birth certificate is not her biological father so we need to challenge the acknowledgment of paternity. I just need to know what form is needed to do so.
  • Who is responsible for upkeep on driveways on lots we rent? Our driveways are crumbling away so whose is responsible to fix them. Do not feel we should have to pay for landlords property since we rent the property.
  • Can you get child support if you are the legal guardian not a parent? I am taking care of two children that I have guardianship of. The parents live together and are not providing any assistance.
  • How many days notice is needed to move from apartment? Owner has typed in a blank space 60 days. Is this legal?
  • My roof is caving in,in the kitchen. I have a lease for a year. Can the landlord decide the damage is to severe and just kick us out
  • So if I got fired from my job how long does the company legally have to pay me my last check?
  • under a civil judgement, as the appeal process is pending , do you have to pay the fine?
  • Can I be evicted for my child being accused of disorderly conduct without going to court first
  • I am renting a apt. that has a stove and refrigerator. The refrigerator quit working. Who is responsible for replacing it? Landlord or tenant?

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OTHER LEGAL RESOURCES

  • State Bar of Arizona
    www.azbar.org
  • Maricopa County Bar
    www.maricopabar.org
    Referral number 602-257-4434
  • Pima County Bar
    www.pimacountybar.org
    Referral number 520-623-4625
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    800-799-7233
  • Bankruptcy Court Self Help Center
    866-553-0893
  • Certified Legal Document Preparer Program
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