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FRLS Client Stories
- December 10, 2025Read more...Our client, who suffers from a chronic illness that prevents them from working during times of treatment or rest, requested SSI benefits to help their family stay afloat. After being denied, they turned to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) for assistance to appeal the decision. Our...Read more...Under Florida law, tenants are protected by rights that cannot be ignored without serious legal consequences. Yet far too often, renters are unaware of the protections they're entitled to or where to turn when those rights are violated. One young mother knew this struggle all too well when she...October 17, 2025Read more...(FORT MYERS, Fla) - Hurricane Ian’s devasting aftermath left a retired Vietnam veteran to deal with extensive roof, carpentry, and electrical repairs to the home he owned. A year later after most of the repairs were completed, his insurance issued a check for the repairs made out to him and his...October 16, 2025Read more...(PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.) - Across the state, Floridians face the challenge of finding affordable housing in their neighborhoods. The housing crisis can be attributed to a combination of economic factors, disproportionally impacting low- and middle-income communities. For those relying on Section...Read more...(SAINT LUCIE, Fla.) – A elderly woman, Karel (not her real name), had her Social Security Disability (SSD) stripped away from her when the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined she was no longer disabled under their criteria. Her benefits were to cease immediately, when she reached out...Read more...(FLORIDA) – A disabled client in his thirties was told by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that they were eligible for retroactive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, post-dated to the time their disability was documented. For an individual already on fixed income from...June 30, 2025Read more...(OKEECHOBEE, Fla.) - Preparing for loss is one of life’s most challenging feats but guaranteeing that your wishes are respected is crucial. A young man in critical condition and his mother needed legal help preparing the proper legal documentation to ensure his medical wishes were met. That's...June 18, 2025Read more...(FORT PIERCE, Fla.) - One of our clients came to Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS) after losing her job. Although she was past retirement age, she continued working to cover basic living expenses. At her workplace, a conflict occurred between her and a coworker. She was not the aggressor and...June 10, 2025Read more...(HARDEE, Fla.) – In the wake of Hurricane Ian in 2021, many Florida families faced displacement and distress. When disaster struck, our client and her son had to leave their Hardee County home and evacuate to a local hotel. Facing the rising cost of the hotel bill, our client grew concerned about...Client Story | FRLS Successfully Represents Client at Benefits Hearing Saving Her a Total of $25,238May 30, 2025Read more...(FLORIDA) - After becoming the primary caregiver for her grandchild, our client relied on Social Security Disability benefits to support their household. Years later, she received a sudden notice: her grandchild was no longer considered disabled, and their benefits would be terminated. Unsure...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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