Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Action Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the ‘Guide’, some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.
Listings for the City of Oakland
These are the results for housing specific consumer resources for CA. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.
- Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area. Their seven regional offices work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. They assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence. (Oakland, CA) - California - Department of Real Estate
The mission of the California Bureau of Real Estate is to safeguard and promote the public interests in REAL ESTATE MATTERS through licensure, regulation, education and enforcement. Handles unfair, misleading or fraudulent treatment by a licensee in real estate transactions. Call for complaint form. State your specific complaint, list witnesses and include copies of all documents. (Oakland, CA) - Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area. Their seven regional offices work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. They assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence. (Oakland, CA) - ECHO Housing Assistance Center
The Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO Housing) works to provide equal housing opportunities and is dedicated to the prevention and elimination of homelessness. Established as a fair housing agency, ECHO has expanded to a full service housing counseling organization providing services to very low and moderate income clients. Current service programs include: -Fair Housing Services -Tenant/Landlord Counseling Programs -Home Equity Conversion Counseling Program… (Oakland, CA) - California - Department of Real Estate
The mission of the California Bureau of Real Estate is to safeguard and promote the public interests in REAL ESTATE MATTERS through licensure, regulation, education and enforcement. Handles unfair, misleading or fraudulent treatment by a licensee in real estate transactions. Call for complaint form. State your specific complaint, list witnesses and include copies of all documents. (Oakland, CA) - Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
HERA is a California statewide, not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping Californians — particularly those most vulnerable — build a safe, sound financial future, free of discrimination and economic abuses, especially in the realm of housing. HERA provides free legal services in-person, by phone, fax, or email. (Oakland, CA) - Legal Assistance for Seniors
Call if you are having legal problems with Social Security, SSI, health care (including Medi-Cal, Medicare or nursing home issues), senior or subsidized housing, elderly abuse or incapacity. Help is available to Alameda County residents over 60 years old. (Oakland, CA) - Consumer Credit Counseling Service
A non-profit community service agency that provides help in planning debt payments, credit and budget counseling and education. Fees to administer debt repayment plan are on a sliding scale; free if you cannot afford to pay. HUD certified housing education includes pre-purchase information, landlord/tenant counseling, early delinquency intervention and default counseling. (Oakland, CA) - Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of the East Bay
Web site of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service for Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties. They offer free and low-cost counseling to aid consumers with credit and money management issues. (Oakland, CA) - Center for Independent Living (CIL)
A non-profit agency that provides services to people with disabilities so that they may live independently in their communities. (Oakland, CA) - Consumer Credit Counseling Service
A non-profit community service agency that provides help in planning debt payments, credit and budget counseling and education. Fees to administer debt repayment plan are on a sliding scale; free if you cannot afford to pay. HUD certified housing education includes pre-purchase information, landlord/tenant counseling, early delinquency intervention and default counseling. (Oakland, CA) - Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of the East Bay
Web site of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service for Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties. They offer free and low-cost counseling to aid consumers with credit and money management issues. (Oakland, CA) - California - Department of Real Estate
The mission of the California Bureau of Real Estate is to safeguard and promote the public interests in REAL ESTATE MATTERS through licensure, regulation, education and enforcement. Handles unfair, misleading or fraudulent treatment by a licensee in real estate transactions. Call for complaint form. State your specific complaint, list witnesses and include copies of all documents. (Oakland, CA) - California - Department of Real Estate
The mission of the California Bureau of Real Estate is to safeguard and promote the public interests in REAL ESTATE MATTERS through licensure, regulation, education and enforcement. Handles unfair, misleading or fraudulent treatment by a licensee in real estate transactions. Call for complaint form. State your specific complaint, list witnesses and include copies of all documents. (Oakland, CA) - ECHO Housing Assistance Center
The Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO Housing) works to provide equal housing opportunities and is dedicated to the prevention and elimination of homelessness. Established as a fair housing agency, ECHO has expanded to a full service housing counseling organization providing services to very low and moderate income clients. Current service programs include: -Fair Housing Services -Tenant/Landlord Counseling Programs -Home Equity Conversion Counseling Program… (Oakland, CA)
Complaint Assistance
Consumer Information
Consumer Protection
Credit Counseling
Disability Services
Financial Services
Fraud
Housing
Quick Menu
Support Consumer Action
Join Our Email List
Housing Menu
Help Desk
- Help Desk
- Submit Your Complaints
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Links to Consumer Resources
- Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
- Alerts