docassemble.MAEvictionDefense
A guided interview for pro se eviction defense in Massachusetts, using the project
name MADE, Massachusetts Defense for Eviction. Generates an Answer form,
Request for Discovery, and accompanying forms and motions.
Changelog
- 2022-06-30 Updated SMS reminder of court date (clarify virtual hearing possibility)
- 2021-01-18 Updated with December 2021 Answer revisions
- 2021-01-17 Updated with December 2021 discovery language; removed reference to CDC moratorium
- 2021-03-30 Updated CDC moratorium date
- 2021-03-24 Style tweaks, add more comprehensive edit button
- 2021-02-23 Add 257 form defense; remove references to dt_send_answers (From Community Lawyer)
- 2021-01-05 Bug fix when using new attorney name
- 2021-01-04 Add support for attorney entering appearance
- 2021-01-03 Integrate language files
- 2020-12-10 Edit additional tenant signature
- 2020-12-02 Language tweaks, compatibility with docassemble 1.2.7
- 2020-11-18 Translate section labels
- 2020-11-17 Integrate feedback from housing coalition
- 2020-11-14 New feedback form that creates Github issues
- 2020-11-13 Added CARES/CDC language to Answer
- 2020-11-09 Update language to reflect Housing Court standing order 6-20
- 2020-10-14 Integrate Tyler videos
- 2020-09-18 Improved Spanish translation/added Spanish videos
- 2020-08-18 Incorporate non-essential eviction defenses/discovery
- 2020-08-10 Make save/load answers easier to see; highlight sign-in link
- 2020-07-28 Update gbls_intake.py to account for breaking change upstream
- 2020-07-27 Added Covid-19 language
- 2020-03-16 Fix incorrect indentation in text reminder
- 2020-03-02 Explicitly list Boston neighborhoods for GBLS intake
- 2020-02-20 Added first draft of optional additional defendants
- 2020-02-18 Tweaks to intake case preview
- 2020-01-20 No longer show "Anonymous User" if someone is not logged in
- 2020-01-07 Better intake (require contact info), updated Spanish translation
- 2019-12-17 Improved signature page
- 2019-12-04 Additional efforts to reduce resource exhaustion. Add intake to GBLS's Legal Server instance
- 2019-11-27 stagger survey emails; other cron randomization to reduce risk of resource exhaustion
- 2019-11-25 Added survey link; fix Monday holiday problem; language fixes
- 2019-08-12 Fixed bug with MRVP
- 2019-08-09 Language fixes
- 2019-08-07 Language fixes
- 2019-08-02 Language fixes
- 2019-07-12 Language fixes
- 2019-06-26 Added 4 new languages: Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese (Traditional) and Portuguese
- 2019-06-04 Language translation prep
- 2019-05-28 Added question IDs
- 2019-05-01 Improved instructions for discovery requests
- 2019-03-25 Cleaned up instructions, bugfixes
- Bugfix - ls_email
- Test
- 2019-02-18 Bugfixes (transition to new MACourt object)
- 2019-02-14 Bugfixes
- 2019-02-14 Resolve bugs in Spanish language version (unicode errors)
- 2019-02-12 Fix survey link
- 2019-02-11 Layout improvements for initial screen; bugfixes
- 2019-02-11 Migrate to object-based MACourts module with complete court list
- 2019-02-01 Bugfixes
- 2019-01-20 Language improvements from court
- 2019-01-16 Bugfixes
- 2019-01-11 Error with late answer date calculation
- 2018-12-27 First version with complete Spanish language translation
- 2018-12-26 Bug fixes. Added survey email
- 2018-12-19 Bug fixes / language improvements suggested by court staff
- 2018-12-16 urgent bug fix with illegal characters in download filename
- 2018-12-15 Improved language, handle compel discovery form better if user is not going to return to online interview
- 2018-12-13 Added clinic feature, slight language cleanup and require date_received_ntq if it is known
- 2018-12-10 Fix bug w/ landlord's attorney's name
- 2018-12-04 Many improvements to language and workflow suggested by attorney/advocate feedback. New interpreter notice
- 2018-11-06 Added sharing menu link, support signing on phones
- 2018-11-04 Remove Evacuation Day -- not observed by courts
- 2018-11-03 Account for holidays. New cover sheet designed by Rina
- 2018-11-01 Fixed regression: restored SMS messaging, bug on nonpayment of rent cure
- 2018-10-29 Began groundwork for Spanish translation; bugfixes and major reorganization
- 2018-10-24 Bugfix (additional fields required but hidden)
- 2018-10-24 Bugfix (foreclosure field required). Groundwork for separate motion to compel
- 2018-10-19 Worked on interview flow and hid more irrelevant questions
- 2018-10-18 Added condo conversion defense. Enhanced discovery. Language and review screen cleanup
- 2018-10-11 Added experimental support for reviewing and editing answers (~ 80% coverage)
- 2018-10-04 / 2018-10-05 Bug fixes-security deposit, replace URLs so not blocked by SMS spam measures
- 2018-08-18 Explain discovery to pro se users, review initial defenses, add detail to answer
- 2018-08-17 Email reminders, compact attachments page and wording / help improvements
- 2018-07-08 Bug fixes
- 2018-07-01 Added videos created by MLRI
Contributors:
- Quinten Steenhuis, Esq. (Greater Boston Legal Services)
- Rina Padua (Greater Boston Legal Services and Harvard University Phillips Brooks House)
- Caroline Robinson (Massachusetts Law Reform Institute)
- Mariah Jennings-Rampsi, Esq. (Volunteer Lawyer's Project)