The Legal Advisor
The Legal Advisor is the official newsletter of the Scranton Road Legal Clinic. Here you’ll find tips, advice, and information relating to legal issues in the Greater Cleveland area. Feel free to share this resource with anyone you feel would benefit.
Current Issue
February- New Texting and Driving Ohio Law, Legal Lingo
2023 Past Issues
January- Three Changes to Social Security in 2023, Legal Lingo
2022 Past Issues
January/February- Utilities Resources, Covid Tests, Contract Law, SNAP Museum Admissions Benefit
March- Security Deposits 101 and Avoiding Scam Tips
April- Unemployment Benefits and Financial Resources
May/June- When do I need a Will? & Property Tax Assistance
July- Rent Escrow Explained and Tips for Buying a New Car
August- New Housing Court Kiosks, Patrition Actions, and Community Resources
September- Federal Student Loan Debt Forgiveness, Kids Cafe, Legal Lingo
October- What to do if your child has education needs; Legal Lingo
November- When Can You Record in Public; Common Holiday Scams; Legal Lingo
2021 Past Issues
January- Requesting a Credit Report and Credit Scores
February- Unemployment Fraud & Identity Theft
March - Tenants Rights, Divorce vs Dissolution
April- Bankruptcy Basics, Tax Credit vs Tax Deduction
May- Debtor's Rights, What is an Affidavit, DMV Update.
June- Financial Support for Landlords and Tenants, COVID-19 Mask Updates, Can I be Sued for that?
July- Student Loans Update, Eviction Moratorium 101, Child Tax Credit update
August- When Should You Update Your Will, SSI vs. SSDI; Eviction update
September- Tips when signing a new lease, Awards vs. Rewards
October- Should you have a will? How to end/terminate a lease
November- Social Security Updates, Notarizing documents
December - Consumer Law- Debt Collections and Erasing Debts
2020 Past Issues
December- Preparing for End of Life Decisions