Legal Services E-lerts
Housing

Advocates See “Catastrophe for At-Risk Families” in Albany County as New York Proposes to Slash Funding for Legal Assistance to Prevent Homelessness

– 03/12/10

Tenants’ Fair Housing Complaint Aimed at Stopping Plans in Cincinnati to Convert Low-Income Apartments into Upscale Hotel is Dismissed by HUD for Lack of Jurisdiction

– 03/12/10

In Roll Call and in The Hill’s Congress Blog, Brennan Center Cites Crisis in Legal Representation for Poor, Urging Passage of Civil Access to Justice Act and Repeal of LSC Restrictions

– 03/05/10

Federal Grant Gives Wisconsin Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure Access to Legal Assistance, But Strict Rules Limit Eligibility and Allow Lawyers Only to Advise, Not Sue

– 03/05/10

Over 2,700 People Victimized by Countrywide’s Lending Practices Will Receive Money From Settlement of Florida Suit; Legal Services Programs to Use Additional $4 Million to Assist Low Income Homeowners

– 03/05/10

Evictions Common for Poor Black Women, With Devastating Consequences

– 02/26/10

El Paso Opens Two-Year Waiting List for Rent Subsidies Through Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program; Internet Access Required to Apply

– 02/26/10

Lawyers Not Stepping Up to Represent Foreclosed Borrowers, Given Steep Learning Curve for Foreclosure Law and Perceptions of Low Likelihood of Success; In Milwaukee, 90% of Borrowers in Foreclosure Proceed Pro Se

– 02/26/10

Tenants, and Nonprofits Assisting Them, To Receive $1 Million from NYC Landlord for Harassment and “Frivolous Housing Court Evictions”

– 02/19/10

Ten Ohio Homeowners Sue Bank of America After Bank’s Failure to Uphold Loan Modification Agreement Lands Homeowners in Foreclosure

– 02/12/10

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