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<big>'''ALAMEDA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''ALAMEDA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Alameda County District Attorney'''<br> | '''Alameda County District Attorney'''<br> | ||
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* Provides information about rent control or general rental information for residents in Berkeley.<br> | * Provides information about rent control or general rental information for residents in Berkeley.<br> | ||
* Provides general information about landlord/tenant issues for any consumer<br> | * Provides general information about landlord/tenant issues for any consumer<br> | ||
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<big>'''BUTTE COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''BUTTE COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Legal Services of Northern California Butte Regional Office'''<br> | '''Legal Services of Northern California Butte Regional Office'''<br> | ||
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'''California Community Dispute Services:'''<br> | '''California Community Dispute Services:'''<br> | ||
| + | 13925 San Pablo Avenue<br> | ||
| + | San Pablo, CA 94806<br> | ||
| + | (510) 231-4190<br> | ||
* Provides mediation arbitration conciliation for consumers and business disputes.<br> | * Provides mediation arbitration conciliation for consumers and business disputes.<br> | ||
* Investigates consumer fraud.<br> | * Investigates consumer fraud.<br> | ||
* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
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<big>'''FRESNO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''FRESNO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''County of Fresno Rent Sense'''<br> | '''County of Fresno Rent Sense'''<br> | ||
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Fresno, CA 93721<br> | Fresno, CA 93721<br> | ||
(559) 488-3500<br> | (559) 488-3500<br> | ||
| + | * Provides recorded information on landlord/tenant issues.<br> | ||
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<big>'''HUMBOLDT COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''HUMBOLDT COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Humboldt District Attorney'''<br> | '''Humboldt District Attorney'''<br> | ||
825 5th Street<br> | 825 5th Street<br> | ||
Eureka, CA 95501<br> | Eureka, CA 95501<br> | ||
(707) 445-7411<br> | (707) 445-7411<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals only.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates Consumer Fraud.<br> | ||
<big>'''KERN COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''KERN COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Kern County District Attorney's Office'''<br> | '''Kern County District Attorney's Office'''<br> | ||
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Bakersfield, CA 93301<br> | Bakersfield, CA 93301<br> | ||
(661) 868-2340<br> | (661) 868-2340<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates consumer fraud complaints.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides some referral information.<br> | ||
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'''Los Angeles City Attorney Consumer Protection Section'''<br> | '''Los Angeles City Attorney Consumer Protection Section'''<br> | ||
| + | 1600 City Hall East<br> | ||
| + | Los Angeles, CA 90012<br> | ||
| + | (213) 485-4515 or (213) 485-8324<br> | ||
* Dispute resolution program available.<br> | * Dispute resolution program available.<br> | ||
* Investigates consumer fraud.<br> | * Investigates consumer fraud.<br> | ||
* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
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'''Los Angeles County District Attorney Consumer Protection Division'''<br> | '''Los Angeles County District Attorney Consumer Protection Division'''<br> | ||
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Los Angeles, CA 90012<br> | Los Angeles, CA 90012<br> | ||
(213) 580-3273<br> | (213) 580-3273<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant issues.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates consumer fraud complaints.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
'''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Los Angeles County.'''<br> | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Los Angeles County.'''<br> | ||
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'''Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs'''<br> | '''Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs'''<br> | ||
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Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706<br> | Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706<br> | ||
(213) 974-1452<br> | (213) 974-1452<br> | ||
| + | * Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides counseling/mediation on topics such as billing errors, credit reports, contracts, purchases, door to-door sales, warranties, car purchases, and car repossession.<br> | ||
| + | * Recording provides explanations available 24 hrs./day.<br> | ||
'''*Complainant must reside in Los Angeles County.'''<br> | '''*Complainant must reside in Los Angeles County.'''<br> | ||
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<p>Note: The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs is not affiliated with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.</p><br> | <p>Note: The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs is not affiliated with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.</p><br> | ||
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<p>'''Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs has seven part-time branch offices as follows:'''</p><br> | <p>'''Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs has seven part-time branch offices as follows:'''</p><br> | ||
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'''South Central:'''<br> | '''South Central:'''<br> | ||
| + | Florence Firestone Service Center<br> | ||
| + | 7807 South Compton Avenue<br> | ||
| + | Los Angeles, CA 90001<br> | ||
| + | (323) 586-6508<br> | ||
| + | (323) 260-2893<br> | ||
* Provides landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | * Provides landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant issues.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant issues.<br> | ||
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* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
* Open Monday and Wednesday and Friday.<br> | * Open Monday and Wednesday and Friday.<br> | ||
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'''San Fernando Valley:'''<br> | '''San Fernando Valley:'''<br> | ||
| + | 14340 Sylvan St<br>. | ||
| + | Van Nuys, CA 91411<br> | ||
| + | (818) 901-3829<br> | ||
* Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | * Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
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* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
* Open Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday.<br> | * Open Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday.<br> | ||
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'''South Bay:'''<br> | '''South Bay:'''<br> | ||
| + | 24340 S Narbonne Avenue<br> | ||
| + | Lomita, CA 90717<br> | ||
| + | (310) 325-1035<br> | ||
* Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | * Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
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* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
* Open Tuesday, Thursday only.<br> | * Open Tuesday, Thursday only.<br> | ||
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'''Santa Clarita Valley'''<br> | '''Santa Clarita Valley'''<br> | ||
| + | 23747 West Valencia Blvd<br> | ||
| + | Valencia, CA 91355<br> | ||
| + | (213) 974-1452<br> | ||
* Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | * Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
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* Open Thursday only.<br> | * Open Thursday only.<br> | ||
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'''Antelope Valley:'''<br> | '''Antelope Valley:'''<br> | ||
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Lancaster Public Library<br> | Lancaster Public Library<br> | ||
601 West Lancaster Boulevard<br> | 601 West Lancaster Boulevard<br> | ||
Lancaster, CA 93534 <br> | Lancaster, CA 93534 <br> | ||
(661) 948-5029<br> | (661) 948-5029<br> | ||
| + | * Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
| + | * Open Friday 10:00 - 3:30 only.<br> | ||
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'''San Gabriel Valley:'''<br> | '''San Gabriel Valley:'''<br> | ||
| + | 3017 Tyler Avenue<br> | ||
| + | El Monte, CA 91731<br> | ||
| + | (626) 575-5425<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant issues.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant issues.<br> | ||
* Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
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* Open Monday and Friday.<br> | * Open Monday and Friday.<br> | ||
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'''Tenant Action Center:'''<br> | '''Tenant Action Center:'''<br> | ||
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318 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 225<br> | 318 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 225<br> | ||
Venice, CA 90291<br> | Venice, CA 90291<br> | ||
(310) 399-9255<br> | (310) 399-9255<br> | ||
| + | * Provides legal advice on landlord/tenant issues. Clients taken on a walk in basis.<br> | ||
| + | * Center requests a $15 donation, but no one will be turned away if money is a problem.<br> | ||
'''*Complainant must be a resident of Los Angeles County.'''<br> | '''*Complainant must be a resident of Los Angeles County.'''<br> | ||
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'''Santa Monica City Attorney Consumer Division'''<br> | '''Santa Monica City Attorney Consumer Division'''<br> | ||
1685 Main Street, Room 310<br> | 1685 Main Street, Room 310<br> | ||
Santa Monica, CA 90401<br> | Santa Monica, CA 90401<br> | ||
(310) 458-8336<br> | (310) 458-8336<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates consumer fraud complaints.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
'''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in city of Santa Monica. Business problem must originate in city of Santa Monica.'''<br> | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in city of Santa Monica. Business problem must originate in city of Santa Monica.'''<br> | ||
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'''Marin Consumer Protection Division:'''<br> | '''Marin Consumer Protection Division:'''<br> | ||
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3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 130<br> | 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 130<br> | ||
San Rafael, CA 94903<br> | San Rafael, CA 94903<br> | ||
(415) 499-6450<br> | (415) 499-6450<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates consumer fraud complaints.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
'''*Respondent must reside in Marin County.'''<br> | '''*Respondent must reside in Marin County.'''<br> | ||
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'''Conflict Resolution and Mediation Center:'''<br> | '''Conflict Resolution and Mediation Center:'''<br> | ||
| + | 2560 Garden Road, Suite 109<br> | ||
| + | Monterey, CA 93940<br> | ||
| + | (831) 649-6219<br> | ||
* Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | * Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
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* Mediates various dispute problems.<br> | * Mediates various dispute problems.<br> | ||
* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
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'''Napa County Rental Information and Mediation Services:'''<br> | '''Napa County Rental Information and Mediation Services:'''<br> | ||
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1714 Jefferson Street<br> | 1714 Jefferson Street<br> | ||
Napa, CA 94559<br> | Napa, CA 94559<br> | ||
(707) 253-2700<br> | (707) 253-2700<br> | ||
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<big>'''ORANGE COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''ORANGE COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Orange County District Attorney Economic Crimes Unit'''<br> | '''Orange County District Attorney Economic Crimes Unit'''<br> | ||
| + | '''Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit:'''<br> | ||
401 Civic Center Drive, West<br> | 401 Civic Center Drive, West<br> | ||
Santa Ana, CA 92701<br> | Santa Ana, CA 92701<br> | ||
(714) 834-3600<br> | (714) 834-3600<br> | ||
[http://www.orangecountyda.com/home indexaspwww.orangecountyda.com/home/index.asp] | [http://www.orangecountyda.com/home indexaspwww.orangecountyda.com/home/index.asp] | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates false advertising complaints.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
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<big>'''SACRAMENTO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SACRAMENTO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Sacramento County Consumer and Environmental Protection Division'''<br> | '''Sacramento County Consumer and Environmental Protection Division'''<br> | ||
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Sacramento, CA 95812-0749<br> | Sacramento, CA 95812-0749<br> | ||
(916) 874-6174<br> | (916) 874-6174<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord tenant issues.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
'''Sacramento Mediation Center:'''<br> | '''Sacramento Mediation Center:'''<br> | ||
| + | 2131 Capitol Avenue, Suite 205<br> | ||
| + | Sacramento, CA 95816<br> | ||
| + | (916) 441-7979<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
* Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
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* Assists at Small Claims Court to attempt resolution prior to hearing at court.<br> | * Assists at Small Claims Court to attempt resolution prior to hearing at court.<br> | ||
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'''Human Rights Fair Housing Commission'''<br> | '''Human Rights Fair Housing Commission'''<br> | ||
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(916) 444-6903 (Business Office)<br> | (916) 444-6903 (Business Office)<br> | ||
(916) 444-0178 (HOTLINE)<br> | (916) 444-0178 (HOTLINE)<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Consumers can order landlord/tenant handbook (takes 4-6 weeks) or pick one up (free) at this office.<br> | ||
<big>'''SALINAS:</big> (MONTEREY COUNTY) (Same as Monterey information)'''<br> | <big>'''SALINAS:</big> (MONTEREY COUNTY) (Same as Monterey information)'''<br> | ||
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'''Conflict Resolution and Mediation Center of Monterey County'''<br> | '''Conflict Resolution and Mediation Center of Monterey County'''<br> | ||
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(408) 649-6219<br> | (408) 649-6219<br> | ||
(830) 424-4694<br> | (830) 424-4694<br> | ||
| + | * Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates false advertising.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates various types of disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
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<big>'''SAN DIEGO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SAN DIEGO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''San Diego Mediation'''<br> | '''San Diego Mediation'''<br> | ||
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Fax: (619) 238-8041<br> | Fax: (619) 238-8041<br> | ||
[http://www.sdmediate.com/ '''www.sdmediate.com''']<br> | [http://www.sdmediate.com/ '''www.sdmediate.com''']<br> | ||
| - | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in San Diego County.''' | + | * Provides mediation for a variety of disputes.<br> |
| + | * Provides mediation for landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in San Diego County.'''<br> | ||
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'''Tenant's Legal Center of San Diego'''<br> | '''Tenant's Legal Center of San Diego'''<br> | ||
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(619) 571-1166<br> | (619) 571-1166<br> | ||
[http://www.tenantslegalcenter.com/ '''www.tenantslegalcenter.com''']<br> | [http://www.tenantslegalcenter.com/ '''www.tenantslegalcenter.com''']<br> | ||
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| + | * Assists with landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
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<big>'''SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
| - | '''Consumer Action | + | '''Consumer Action'''<br> |
| + | 717 Market Street, Suite 310<br> | ||
| + | San Francisco, CA 94103<br> | ||
| + | (415) 777-9635<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
* Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
* Mediates and refer various complaints.<br> | * Mediates and refer various complaints.<br> | ||
* Open Monday through Friday<br> | * Open Monday through Friday<br> | ||
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'''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in San Francisco County.'''<br> | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in San Francisco County.'''<br> | ||
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'''San Francisco County District Attorney's Office'''<br> | '''San Francisco County District Attorney's Office'''<br> | ||
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(415) 551-9504 (fax)<br> | (415) 551-9504 (fax)<br> | ||
[http;//www.sfgov.org.site/police indexasp?id=19939/ '''www.sfgov.org''']<br> | [http;//www.sfgov.org.site/police indexasp?id=19939/ '''www.sfgov.org''']<br> | ||
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| + | * If you are unable to solve a problem involving merchandise or services you've purchased.<br> | ||
| + | * If you have been victimized by deceptive advertising.<br> | ||
| + | * If you have not received delivery of ordered merchandise.<br> | ||
| + | * If you can't straighten out a billing error with a creditor.<br> | ||
| + | * If you can't get warranties or guarantees honored.<br> | ||
| + | * If you are subject to unfair business practices.<br> | ||
| + | * If you need help or advice regarding any consumer problem.<br> | ||
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'''San Francisco Tenants' Union:'''<br> | '''San Francisco Tenants' Union:'''<br> | ||
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(415) 282-6622<br> | (415) 282-6622<br> | ||
[http://www.sftu.org/ '''www.sftu.org''']<br> | [http://www.sftu.org/ '''www.sftu.org''']<br> | ||
| + | * Provides drop-in counseling for non-members; provide phone counseling for members only.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides information on tenants' rights.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides assistance in tenant organizing.<br> | ||
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<big>'''SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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| + | '''San Luis Obispo County District Attorney'''<br> | ||
| + | Government Center<br> | ||
| + | 1050 Monterey Street, Room 235<br> | ||
| + | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408<br> | ||
| + | (805) 781-5856<br> | ||
* Advise on landlord/tenant issues as they relate to Small Claims Court.<br> | * Advise on landlord/tenant issues as they relate to Small Claims Court.<br> | ||
* Accepts consumer complaints.<br> | * Accepts consumer complaints.<br> | ||
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* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
* Open Monday through Friday 9am-4pm.<br> | * Open Monday through Friday 9am-4pm.<br> | ||
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<big>'''SAN MATEO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SAN MATEO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''San Mateo County District Attorney'''<br> | '''San Mateo County District Attorney'''<br> | ||
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Redwood City, CA 94063<br> | Redwood City, CA 94063<br> | ||
(650) 363-4651<br> | (650) 363-4651<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates consumer fraud complaints.<br> | ||
'''*Respondent must reside in San Mateo County''' | '''*Respondent must reside in San Mateo County''' | ||
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'''Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center'''<br> | '''Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center'''<br> | ||
| + | 520 S. El Camino Real, #640<br> | ||
| + | San Mateo, CA 94402<br> | ||
| + | (650) 373-3490<br> | ||
* Conflict Prevention, Management, & Resolution Services.<br> | * Conflict Prevention, Management, & Resolution Services.<br> | ||
* Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
* No legal advise given.<br> | * No legal advise given.<br> | ||
| - | * Fees charged for consumers residing in: Menlo Park, Atherton, Hillsboro, Pacifica.<br> | + | * Fees charged for consumers residing in: Menlo Park, Atherton, Hillsboro, Pacifica.<br> |
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<big>'''SANTA BARBARA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SANTA BARBARA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Santa Barbara County District Attorney'''<br> | '''Santa Barbara County District Attorney'''<br> | ||
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101<br> | Santa Barbara, CA 93101<br> | ||
(805) 568-2390<br> | (805) 568-2390<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
'''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Barbara County.'''<br> | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Barbara County.'''<br> | ||
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'''Santa Barbara Rental Housing Mediation Task Force'''<br> | '''Santa Barbara Rental Housing Mediation Task Force'''<br> | ||
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101<br> | Santa Barbara, CA 93101<br> | ||
(805) 730-1523<br> | (805) 730-1523<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
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'''District Attorney's Consumer Mediation Center'''<br> | '''District Attorney's Consumer Mediation Center'''<br> | ||
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Lompoc, CA 93436<br> | Lompoc, CA 93436<br> | ||
(805) 737-7767<br> | (805) 737-7767<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies. <br> | ||
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'''District Attorney's Office of Santa Maria'''<br> | '''District Attorney's Office of Santa Maria'''<br> | ||
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Santa Maria, CA 93454<br> | Santa Maria, CA 93454<br> | ||
(805) 346-7516<br> | (805) 346-7516<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies. <br> | ||
<big>'''SANTA CLARA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SANTA CLARA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Santa Clara County District Attorney'''<br> | '''Santa Clara County District Attorney'''<br> | ||
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(408) 792-2880<br> | (408) 792-2880<br> | ||
(408) 279-8742 (fax)<br> | (408) 279-8742 (fax)<br> | ||
| + | * Provides landlord/tenant information.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Serves as small claims advisory.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
'''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Clara County.'''<br> | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Clara County.'''<br> | ||
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<big>'''SANTA CRUZ COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SANTA CRUZ COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
| - | '''Santa Cruz County Consumer Affairs | + | '''Santa Cruz County Consumer Affairs'''<br> |
| + | 701 Ocean Street, Room 200<br> | ||
| + | Santa Cruz, CA 95060<br> | ||
| + | (831) 454-2050<br> | ||
| + | (831) 454-2128 (Landlord/Tenant)<br> | ||
* Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
* Provides information on various consumer problems.<br> | * Provides information on various consumer problems.<br> | ||
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* Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
* Mediates Landlord/Tenant disputes.<br> | * Mediates Landlord/Tenant disputes.<br> | ||
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'''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Cruz County.''' | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Cruz County.''' | ||
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'''Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County'''<br> | '''Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County'''<br> | ||
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Aptos, CA 95003<br> | Aptos, CA 95003<br> | ||
(831) 685-3403<br> | (831) 685-3403<br> | ||
| + | * Provides landlord/tenant information.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides on-site workshops to teach consumers tools and skills for effective conflict resolutions.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates a variety of consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
<big>'''SOLANO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''SOLANO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Solano County District Attorney Consumer Affairs Unit'''<br> | '''Solano County District Attorney Consumer Affairs Unit'''<br> | ||
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(707) 784-6800<br> | (707) 784-6800<br> | ||
(707) 784-7986 Fax<br> | (707) 784-7986 Fax<br> | ||
| + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * No mediation for consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates consumer fraud if a pattern exists.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
'''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Solano County.'''<br> | '''*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Solano County.'''<br> | ||
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<big>'''SONOMA COUNTY:'''</big> Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).<br> | <big>'''SONOMA COUNTY:'''</big> Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).<br> | ||
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<big>'''STANISLAUS COUNTY:'''</big> Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).<br> | <big>'''STANISLAUS COUNTY:'''</big> Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).<br> | ||
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<big>'''VENTURA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''VENTURA COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Ventura County District Attorney'''<br> | '''Ventura County District Attorney'''<br> | ||
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Ventura, CA 93009<br> | Ventura, CA 93009<br> | ||
(805) 654-3110<br> | (805) 654-3110<br> | ||
| + | * Provides landlord/tenant information.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Assists and Mediates small claims issues.<br> | ||
| + | * Provides referrals to other agencies.<br> | ||
Complaints '''against an Individual''' should be mailed to:<br> | Complaints '''against an Individual''' should be mailed to:<br> | ||
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<big>'''YOLO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | <big>'''YOLO COUNTY:'''</big><br> | ||
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'''Yolo County District Attorney Consumer Fraud Division'''<br> | '''Yolo County District Attorney Consumer Fraud Division'''<br> | ||
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PO Box 245<br> | PO Box 245<br> | ||
Woodland, CA 95776<br> | Woodland, CA 95776<br> | ||
| - | '''*Complainant or respondent must reside in Yolo County.''' | + | * Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.<br> |
| + | * Mediates consumer and business disputes.<br> | ||
| + | * Investigates consumer fraud complaints.<br> | ||
| + | '''*Complainant or respondent must reside in Yolo County.'''<br> | ||
| - | '''YUBA COUNTY''' | + | <big>'''YUBA COUNTY'''</big><br> |
| - | '''California Rural Legal Assistance Office''' | + | |
| + | '''California Rural Legal Assistance Office'''<br> | ||
818 D Street<br> | 818 D Street<br> | ||
Marysville, CA 95901<br> | Marysville, CA 95901<br> | ||
| - | (530) 742-5191<br> | + | (530) 742-5191<br> |
| - | to appropriate agency. | + | * If cannot assist, will refer to appropriate agency.<br> |
| - | + | * Provides a wide variety of consumer services.<br> | |
| - | + | * Provides landlord/tenant assistance.<br> | |
| - | '''Yuba County District Attorney's Office''' | + | |
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| + | '''Yuba County District Attorney's Office'''<br> | ||
215 Fifth Street<br> | 215 Fifth Street<br> | ||
Marysville, CA 95901<br> | Marysville, CA 95901<br> | ||
| - | (530) 749-7770<br> | + | (530) 749-7770<br> |
| - | + | * Investigates fraud complaints only.<br> | |
| - | + | * Provides referrals for consumers.<br> | |
| + | * No other services.<br> | ||
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'''Publications available:''' Legal Guides | '''Publications available:''' Legal Guides | ||
'''See also:'''Small Claims Advisors and Court Locations/Small Claims Court | '''See also:'''Small Claims Advisors and Court Locations/Small Claims Court | ||
Revision as of 20:59, 22 June 2010
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Many of the local consumer agencies listed below are able to provide consumer assistance for a variety of issues. If no county is listed, the consumer may have to resort to Small Claims Court, the Better Business Bureau, or a private attorney.
See Landlord/Tenant entry for Landlord/Tenant referrals by county.
ALAMEDA COUNTY:
Alameda County District Attorney
Consumer and Environmental Protection Division
7677 Oakport Street, #400
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 569-9281
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates business fraud.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Respondent must reside in Alameda County.
Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, Inc. (ECHO)
770 A Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Hayward, CA (510) 581-9380
Berkeley, CA (510) 845-9030
Livermore,CA (510) 449-7340
Oakland, CA (510) 836-4826 (RAP)
- Provides landlord/tenant counseling and mediation.
- Offers assistance to renters who have experienced temporary financial setback repayment contract set up with landlord).
- Renters Assistance Program (RAP).
Renter must reside in the city of Oakland.
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
2125 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6128
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent/
- Provides landlord/tenant counseling and mediation.
- Provides information about rent control or general rental information for residents in Berkeley.
- Provides general information about landlord/tenant issues for any consumer
BUTTE COUNTY:
Legal Services of Northern California Butte Regional Office
541 Normal Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
(800) 345-9491
www.lsnc.net
- Takes cases for low-income individuals who cannot afford legal assistance.
- Provides assistance for landlord/tenant issues to low-income individuals and
people over 60 years old.
- Mediates consumer and social welfare service disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Complainant and respondent must reside in Butte County.
Mediation Center of the North Valley
341 Broadway, Suite 200
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 899-2277
- Provides mediation services for a variety of consumer related disputes.
- Provides landlord/tenant mediation
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY:
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office
Special Operations Division
725 Court Street, 4th Floor
PO Box 670
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 646-4620
- Does not mediate landlord/tenantdisputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
California Community Dispute Services:
13925 San Pablo Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-4190
- Provides mediation arbitration conciliation for consumers and business disputes.
- Investigates consumer fraud.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
FRESNO COUNTY:
County of Fresno Rent Sense
2220 Tulare Street, 6th Floor (Mailing Address only)
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 488-3500
- Provides recorded information on landlord/tenant issues.
GLENN COUNTY: (See Butte County listing.)
HUMBOLDT COUNTY:
Humboldt District Attorney
825 5th Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7411
- Provides referrals only.
- Investigates Consumer Fraud.
KERN COUNTY:
Kern County District Attorney's Office
1215 Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-2340
- Investigates consumer fraud complaints.
- Provides some referral information.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
Los Angeles City Attorney Consumer Protection Section
1600 City Hall East
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 485-4515 or (213) 485-8324
- Dispute resolution program available.
- Investigates consumer fraud.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Consumer Protection Division
201 N Figueroa, Room 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 580-3273
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant issues.
- Investigates consumer fraud complaints.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs
500 West Temple Street, Room B-96
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
(213) 974-1452
- Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Provides counseling/mediation on topics such as billing errors, credit reports, contracts, purchases, door to-door sales, warranties, car purchases, and car repossession.
- Recording provides explanations available 24 hrs./day.
*Complainant must reside in Los Angeles County.
Note: The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs is not affiliated with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs has seven part-time branch offices as follows:
South Central:
Florence Firestone Service Center
7807 South Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 586-6508
(323) 260-2893
- Provides landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant issues.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Open Monday and Wednesday and Friday.
LA County Department of Consumer Affairs
14340 Sylvan St
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Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 901-3829
San Fernando Valley:
14340 Sylvan St
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Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 901-3829
- Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Open Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday.
South Bay:
24340 S Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-1035
- Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Open Tuesday, Thursday only.
Santa Clarita Valley
23747 West Valencia Blvd
Valencia, CA 91355
(213) 974-1452
- Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Open Thursday only.
Antelope Valley:
Lancaster Public Library
601 West Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5029
- Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Open Friday 10:00 - 3:30 only.
San Gabriel Valley:
3017 Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-5425
- Mediates landlord/tenant issues.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Provides Landlord/Tenant information.
- Open Monday and Friday.
Tenant Action Center:
318 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 225
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-9255
- Provides legal advice on landlord/tenant issues. Clients taken on a walk in basis.
- Center requests a $15 donation, but no one will be turned away if money is a problem.
*Complainant must be a resident of Los Angeles County.
Santa Monica City Attorney Consumer Division
1685 Main Street, Room 310
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8336
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes
- Investigates consumer fraud complaints.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in city of Santa Monica. Business problem must originate in city of Santa Monica.
MARIN COUNTY:
Marin Consumer Protection Division:
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 130
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-6450
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- Investigates consumer fraud complaints.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Respondent must reside in Marin County.
MENDOCINO:
Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).
MONTEREY COUNTY:
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Center:
2560 Garden Road, Suite 109
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-6219
- Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates false advertising.
- Mediates various dispute problems.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
NAPA COUNTY:
Napa County Rental Information and Mediation Services:
1714 Jefferson Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-2700
• Provides information and mediation for disputes relating to landlord/tenant issues, fair housing, mobile homes, and neighbor disputes.
ORANGE COUNTY:
Orange County District Attorney Economic Crimes Unit
Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit:
401 Civic Center Drive, West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 834-3600
indexaspwww.orangecountyda.com/home/index.asp
- Does not mediate landlord tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates false advertising complaints.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY: HAS NO CONSUMER AGENCY. CONSUMERS MUST RESORT TO CIVIL RESOLUTION.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY:
Sacramento County Consumer and Environmental Protection Division
PO Box 749
907 G Street, Suite 700
Sacramento, CA 95812-0749
(916) 874-6174
- Does not mediate landlord tenant issues.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
Sacramento Mediation Center:
2131 Capitol Avenue, Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 441-7979
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Mediates neighbor versus neighbor disputes.
- Assists at Small Claims Court to attempt resolution prior to hearing at court.
Human Rights Fair Housing Commission
1112 I Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-6903 (Business Office)
(916) 444-0178 (HOTLINE)
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Consumers can order landlord/tenant handbook (takes 4-6 weeks) or pick one up (free) at this office.
SALINAS: (MONTEREY COUNTY) (Same as Monterey information)
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Center of Monterey County
2560 Garden Road, Suite 10909
Monterey, CA 93940
(408) 649-6219
(830) 424-4694
- Provides Landlord/Tenant Information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates false advertising.
- Mediates various types of disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).
SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
San Diego Mediation
625 Broadway, Suite 1221
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 238-2400
(760) 494-4728 from North County
Fax: (619) 238-8041
www.sdmediate.com
- Provides mediation for a variety of disputes.
- Provides mediation for landlord/tenant disputes.
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in San Diego County.
Tenant's Legal Center of San Diego
5252 Balboa Avenue, Suite 408
San Diego, CA 91911
(619) 571-1166
www.tenantslegalcenter.com
- Provides record landlord/tenant information.
- Assists with landlord/tenant disputes.
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY:
Consumer Action
717 Market Street, Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 777-9635
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Mediates and refer various complaints.
- Open Monday through Friday
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in San Francisco County.
San Francisco County District Attorney's Office
Consumer Fraud Unit
732 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 551-9595 (phone)
(415) 551-9504 (fax)
[http;//www.sfgov.org.site/police indexasp?id=19939/ www.sfgov.org]
If the consumer or business is located in San Francisco County, the Consumer Fraud unit assist
with the following issues:
- If you are unable to solve a problem involving merchandise or services you've purchased.
- If you have been victimized by deceptive advertising.
- If you have not received delivery of ordered merchandise.
- If you can't straighten out a billing error with a creditor.
- If you can't get warranties or guarantees honored.
- If you are subject to unfair business practices.
- If you need help or advice regarding any consumer problem.
San Francisco Tenants' Union:
558 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-6622
www.sftu.org
- Provides drop-in counseling for non-members; provide phone counseling for members only.
- Provides information on tenants' rights.
- Provides assistance in tenant organizing.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY: Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY:
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney
Government Center
1050 Monterey Street, Room 235
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(805) 781-5856
- Advise on landlord/tenant issues as they relate to Small Claims Court.
- Accepts consumer complaints.
- Investigates consumer fraud.
- Investigates false advertising.
- Provides small claims advisory.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Open Monday through Friday 9am-4pm.
SAN MATEO COUNTY:
San Mateo County District Attorney
Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit
Hall of Justice and Records
400 County Center, 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4651
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates consumer fraud complaints.
*Respondent must reside in San Mateo County
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
520 S. El Camino Real, #640
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 373-3490
- Conflict Prevention, Management, & Resolution Services.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- No legal advise given.
- Fees charged for consumers residing in: Menlo Park, Atherton, Hillsboro, Pacifica.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY:
Santa Barbara County District Attorney
Consumer Mediation Program
118 East Figueroa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 568-2390
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara Rental Housing Mediation Task Force
423 W Victoria Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 730-1523
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
District Attorney's Consumer Mediation Center
115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 737-7767
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
District Attorney's Office of Santa Maria
Consumer Mediation Program
312-D East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 346-7516
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY:
Santa Clara County District Attorney
Consumer Protection Unit/Small Claims Advisory
County Government Center
70 West Hedding Street
West Wing, Fourth Floor
San Jose, CA 95110-1705
(408) 792-2880
(408) 279-8742 (fax)
- Provides landlord/tenant information.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Serves as small claims advisory.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Clara County.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY:
Santa Cruz County Consumer Affairs
701 Ocean Street, Room 200
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2050
(831) 454-2128 (Landlord/Tenant)
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Provides information on various consumer problems.
- Investigates consumer fraud complaints.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
- Mediates Landlord/Tenant disputes.
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Santa Cruz County.
Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County
783 Rio Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 65
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 685-3403
- Provides landlord/tenant information.
- Provides on-site workshops to teach consumers tools and skills for effective conflict resolutions.
- Mediates a variety of consumer and business disputes.
SOLANO COUNTY:
Solano County District Attorney Consumer Affairs Unit
675 Texas St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-6800
(707) 784-7986 Fax
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- No mediation for consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates consumer fraud if a pattern exists.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Solano County.
SONOMA COUNTY: Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).
STANISLAUS COUNTY: Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).
TEHAMA COUNTY: Refer to civil resolution sources (Small Claims, private attorney, and Better Business Bureau).
VENTURA COUNTY:
Ventura County District Attorney
Consumer Mediation and Assistance Unit
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
(805) 654-3110
- Provides landlord/tenant information.
- Mediates landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Assists and Mediates small claims issues.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
Complaints against an Individual should be mailed to:
Ventura County District Attorney
Special Prosecution Unit
Attn: Greg Brose
4245 Market Street
Ventura, CA 93003
*Complainant and/or respondent must reside in Ventura County.
YOLO COUNTY:
Yolo County District Attorney Consumer Fraud Division
301 2nd Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-8424
Mailing Address:
PO Box 245
Woodland, CA 95776
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates consumer fraud complaints.
*Complainant or respondent must reside in Yolo County.
YUBA COUNTY
California Rural Legal Assistance Office
818 D Street
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-5191
- If cannot assist, will refer to appropriate agency.
- Provides a wide variety of consumer services.
- Provides landlord/tenant assistance.
Yuba County District Attorney's Office
215 Fifth Street
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-7770
- Investigates fraud complaints only.
- Provides referrals for consumers.
- No other services.
Publications available: Legal Guides See also:Small Claims Advisors and Court Locations/Small Claims Court Other referrals: None
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