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From Eviction Crisis to Eviction Catastrophe

Download PDF here Eviction Crisis to Catastrophe   New Data Predicts an Avalanche of Evictions in Virginia  A report from the Legal Aid Justice Center examines new Census data that show low-income communities and communities of color are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain stable housing   Richmond, VA— The Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) […]

Statement On the Proposed Re-opening of Virginia

  Legal Aid Justice Center Statement On the Proposed Re-opening of Virginia     (click here to take action) Governor Northam’s jaw-dropping announcement on Monday, reiterated today, that Virginia could be partially re-opening for business as early as May 15 is reckless and cruel. A partial reopening on May 15 is reckless for the following […]

I was not sentenced to death.

        Listen to, and read, a statement from Cynthia Scott who is currently incarcerated at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, Virginia. Ms. Scott, one of the five plaintiffs in our lawsuit addressing the insufficient medical care in the facility in 2012, is now living in fear for her life […]

A Transformative Session – Advocating for Change

In the midst of a crisis, it can be hard to talk about anything else, but we wanted to take a minute and share with you some truly transformational outcomes from our advocacy efforts at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session that ended on March 12. Your support helped make all of this possible.  This year […]

Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic

       All Legal Aid Justice Center offices are currently closed to walk-in visitors. If you need assistance please contact us via phone or email. Click here for contact information.      STATEMENT FROM THE LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER ON PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC    In light of current actions taking place in Virginia […]

Info & Legal Help – RRHA Eviction Freeze

Info & Legal Rights: RRHA REPAYMENT AGREEMENT Option During Eviction Freeze until May 1 (download PDF version here)      Eviction Freeze   The eviction freeze ends May 1, 2020 When the freeze ends, any outstanding balances owed are subject to legal proceedings by RRHA. There is no freeze on evictions due to lease violations […]

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Crossover Update – Advocating for Change

  We are halfway through the 2020 Virginia legislative session, and the bills that have passed through both the House and Senate have now “crossed over” to be considered in the opposite chamber. LAJC is happy to report that a majority of the legislation that we have supported is still up for consideration this year, […]