Details: Some holdover evictions are more than they appear. Homeowners facing loss of their home are often induced to convey their ownership interest in exchange for promises of more time in the home—through rent‑to‑own agreements, leases, contracts for deed, or similar arrangements. Too often, these “deals” are set up to fail, leaving the homeowner evicted and stripped of all their home equity. In this training, you’ll learn how to spot a foreclosure rescue scam and how to leverage Minnesota’s consumer protection laws for your client. The training includes a practice aid you can take with you for easy issue‑spotting and quick reference during a fast‑paced eviction intake. 

Presenter: Mary Kaczorek practices consumer protection law with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in Minneapolis. Mary has also worked for Legal Aid in the Minneapolis Housing team and with Legal Services State Support in St. Paul. Prior to coming to Legal Aid, Mary served as an unemployment law judge with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.  Mary received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School. 

Location: Zoom

CLE: 1 hour of Standard CLE credit to be applied for