High Housing Costs
Thania’s landlord overcharged her and then moved to evict her for rent she did not owe. LSC grantee Legal Services…
High Housing Costs Infographic
This infographic presents data from the 2021 Justice Gap Measurement Survey specific to low-income households with high housing costs (spending…
Housing (Justice Gap Video)
Watch Thania, whose landlord overcharged her and then moved to evict her for rent she did not owe, describe how…
Homelessness Averted
Legal Services of New Jersey Homelessness Averted With a Reverse Mortgage and Help From Legal Services.
Mr. Blocker Faces Eviction
Atlanta Legal Aid Mr. Steven Blocker, like so many of our clients during the pandemic, faced eviction. Early in the…
Illien Avoids Eviction
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles At the height of the pandemic, Illien and her children nearly lost their home…
LSHV Clients Tell Their Stories
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Several of LSHV’s clients tell their stories, including Flor, who got help applying for…
Christine: Legal Services Provides Guidance and Clarity Through the Foreclosure Process
Legal Services of New Jersey Christine lost her job. Her husband’s hours were reduced. They found themselves falling behind in…
Ana: Essex County Senior Faces Eviction After Accidental Fire Damages Her Kitchen
Legal Services of New Jersey Ana, an Essex County senior, faced eviction after accidental fire damages her kitchen.
LAFLA: Access to the Table
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles A landlord went ahead with a nuisance abatement lawsuit against tenants in a complex,…
Paul: Sandy-Related Foreclosures Still a Problem in New Jersey
Legal Services of New Jersey Paul, a Hurricane Sandy survivor, was facing foreclosure. After the storm, mold infested his home…
Preventing Homelessness for Children & Families
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Two stories of women and their children struggling to stay in their homes and…
Karen: LSNWJ Helps Preserve Affordable Housing
Legal Services of New Jersey Karen and her family need help after their rent is increased by 110 percent.
Deboronne: Overpayment Issue Nearly Causes Client to Lose Her Home
Legal Services of New Jersey Deboronne’s disability benefits were overpaid while she participated in a work program. To repay the…
Wayne: Managing a Life-Threatening Illness in a Homeless Shelter
Legal Services of New Jersey Legal Services helps Newark man with congestive heart failure secure disability benefits.
Dennis & Priscilla
Iowa Legal Aid After moving to Iowa, a couple falls into debt and faces foreclosure.