Student Housing Legal Clinic

Highlights and Statistics (Fiscal Year 2008)

 

Statistics
Total number of cases handled through June 30, 2008	6994
Cases handled from July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008	946
Cases handled from July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007	1012
Cases handled from July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006	1125
Cases handled from July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005	985
Cases handled from July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004	729
Cases handled from July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003	705
Cases handled from July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002	581
Cases handled from July 1, 2000-June 30, 2001	464
Cases handled from July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000	447
Money Recovered and Saved for Clients
Total amount saved and obtained on behalf of clients:	$398,038
Types of Cases Handled
Problems with Condition of the Premises	21%
Lease Review	16%
Wrongful Withholding of Security Deposits	16%
Lease Termination	15%
Eviction	4%
Utilities	3%
Co-Tenant Liability	3%
Sublease	2%
Property Damage by Tenant	2%
Safety	1%
Other	20%
Client Diversity
Caucasian	74%
Asian	11%
African-American	9%
Hispanic	2%
American Indian	<1%
Female:	56%
Male:	44%
International Students	8%
Undergraduate Students:	78%
Graduate/Professional Students:	22%

* These statistics represent those students who received legal representation, including counsel and advice. These statistics do not include those students receiving education and information from SHLC through outreach events and online materials.