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FRLS Client Stories
- June 22, 2026Read more...For four years, our client rented his home on a month‑to‑month basis. But after Hurricane Milton, the property became increasingly unlivable. A hole in the ceiling left from storm damage, a broken air‑conditioning unit, and carpet beginning to mildew from a neighboring unit’s leak created unsafe...June 15, 2026Read more...Our client found herself living in unsafe conditions after the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The roof of her apartment had been leaking since the storm, and despite repeatedly notifying her landlord, no repairs were made. When code enforcement inspected the unit, they confirmed the roof...Client Story | Hurricane Ian Survivor Avoids Foreclosure with the Help of FRLS After Property DamageJune 8, 2026Read more...After surviving the devastation of Hurricane Ian, our client found himself facing another crisis: foreclosure. Nearly two years of missed mortgage payments had accumulated, totaling close to $5,000. His financial troubles began when he lost his job due to a serious illness. To stay afloat, he...Read more...After Hurricane Ian, our client had damage to her mobile home that was not fully repaired. Before the repairs could be finished, her mobile home sustained further damage by Hurricane Milton, causing her home to be uninhabitable due to the roof and water damage. That’s when she reached out to...Read more...A widowed senior faced foreclosure when he contacted Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) as a last resort to save his home. FRLS is a non‑profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties and to...Read more...Our client, a disabled woman, noticed that her bank account had been frozen without warning. The freeze stemmed from a 20‑year‑old judgment she didn’t even know was still active. Overnight, she lost access to the limited funds she relied on for basic needs, and the garnishment threatened to...Read more...Our client faced a crisis when a contractor abandoned repair work on her home after Hurricane Ian, despite having already received insurance funds. The unfinished work left the property unsafe and uninhabitable, putting her at continued risk long after the storm had passed. She contacted...Read more...A young woman who had recently been laid off found out that a debt collector had garnished her unemployment compensation. These benefits were her only source of income, and she depended on them to pay rent, utilities, and other basic living expenses. Losing that money would put her housing and...May 13, 2026Read more...An elderly veteran applied for free legal services with Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) after all three of his bank accounts were frozen due to a writ of garnishment from an auto loan, keeping him from accessing nearly $6,000. FRLS is a non‑profit law firm that provides free civil legal...Read more...After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, our client learned that a judgment had been entered against him. His insurance company paid that judgment but then obtained its own against him to recover the amount it had paid. When he couldn’t afford to repay the debt, his driver’s license was...More Posts
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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors and partners. In accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute 496.411, all sponsor recognition provided by FRLS is value-neutral and non-promotional.
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