lemmalegalconsulting/docassemble-mohudevictionproject

DIY Form tools for MOTenantHelp including Eviction Defense Document Engine (EDDE)

Missouri eviction answer and motions

Built for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri with a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

docassemble-mohudevictionproject's Issues

Motion for Leave to file answer

Implement a standardized letterhead for instructions + similar documents (incorporating the logo)

False Positive - defense_no_landlord_tenant_relationship

space out text in id: eviction_helper_introduction

Request for de novo hearing

Create a welcome screen

Use collapse_template() instead of "help" question modified

Don't use the "help" question modifier (it's not good UX)--use collapse_template() instead https://suffolklitlab.org/docassemble-AssemblyLine-documentation/docs/framework/altoolbox#collapsible-help-text and https://suffolklitlab.org/docassemble-AssemblyLine-documentation/docs/coding_style_guide/yaml_interface#adding-help-in-context

Discovery

County from address, not question, used

include_caption.docx uses trial_court.address.county - not populating

I changed all uses of trial_court_county to trial_court.address.county

i added

trial_court.address.county
trial_court.division
trial_court.circuit

to interview order

this seems to be working now (tested city of st. louis and non city of st. louis) but doesn't seem to be the best way to do it

Change explanation language for additional plaintiffs

id: names of opposing parties - petition

This explanation
Your landlord is called the Plaintiff in an eviction case, and the Plaintiff’s name and address is near the top of the Caption on the left.
doesn't seem to help for the second or additional plaintiff

maybe add language about why there would be a second plaintiff?

Ask if attorney, tenant or helper

Make the second intro screen clearer -- clarify we will produce documents. simplify language. specify (examples) of what someone needs before they start

False Positive - defense_lease_not_attached

Create a database of courts

Line up sections of the handbook to the affirmative claims and defenses

LSEM Handbook 2020 - draft - ADK changes.docx

Consistent language "case number" (not docket number)

Improve understandability/break up Check for Petition Requirements

This screen "Check for Petition Requirements" contains several impossible questions for a pro se tenant

Insert information to help user pull up their case on Case.net.

id: Docket_introduction

Implement follow-up text/email/reminder feature

Write "next steps" instructions for the user

Change yes no buttons

Don't use yes/no buttons--they aren't screen reader friendly

Motion for continuance

id: Petition_introduction

Remove "introducing" language

Is this in the right spot in the interview?

Make sure bold extends over the full document title(s)

Use the same language -- e.g., "Landlord's petition" or "Summons and Petition for eviction" don't alternate phrasing

False Positive - defense_excessive_rent_for_subsidized_housing

Loop payment attempt questions to support multiple payment attempts

Similar to how Docassemble asks for information for multiple Users.

The Answer would look something like: Defendant contacted Plaintiff via phone on October 6, 2022, communicating intent to pay the past-due rent in part. Plaintiff refused payment. Defendant contacted Plaintiff in person on October 7, 2022, communicating intent to pay the full amount of past-due rent. Plaintiff refused payment.

Triage - what rules to enable each document?

Motion to set aside judgment

Collect service_method at the end of the interview

Implement Eviction Answer

Add I don't know options

You need some "I don't know options"

Certificate of Service

Motion to dismiss for lack of service

False Positive - defense_rent_payment

Introducing Petition screen does not show if user answers "Yes" to Introducing Online Docket

In my working branch I swapped the two screens around (for UX) and this problem still exists but reversed.

Choosing City of St. Louis causes loop

Break down list of defenses into specific elements and then facts needed to prove each defense or counterclaim

Create a Bootstrap theme

Motion to quash or stay eviction

Consistent language - filing date vs date stamp

Opening screen--make MO specific, fix links and remove "project" as a descriptor

Remove idioms "handy"

Add question about finding hearing date on summons

Consistent language - use Landlord, not Plaintiff throughout

Fix document bundling

The way to control membership in the ALDocumentBundle is to set the .enabled attribute of each document to true or false. It should be done declaratively, not in one big code block like that

Here's an example of a bundle with many optional attachments

Each optional document should start out as a member of the list
https://suffolklitlab.org/docassemble-AssemblyLine-documentation/docs/framework/aldocument

Add question about service of summons and posting warning

There must be questions asked very early on about how the client was served. If client was served by posting, then a prompt should appear before going in further in the application letting them know that if they file something with the court, they are consenting to the court having personal jurisdiction over then, and possible opening themselves up to monetary damages. I propose the following wording be displayed to tenants in this situation. "Tenant, please note that you have been served by posting. This means that all that your landlord can receive from this court action is possession of the home in question. However, if you proceed to file any of the documents you may receive from this interview you could be subjecting yourself to a monetary judgement. This means that you could receive a judgement stating that you owe money when originally you would not have. You are welcome to continue should you choose to do so, or you may stop the process now and contact your local Legal Services provider for more details."

Confusing question: "Does the lease only contain non-rent charges and claims no actual rent?"

Add default hearing time?

Is there a time that is generally set for eviction hearings? In all courts? In each court?

Add information about John/Jane Doe as other defendant?

Move court location question later in the interview and use address

First page of petition

Add Summons info to Petition Review