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LTE: Eviction Moratorium Benefits Both Tenants and Landlords

The Legal Aid Society's Judith Goldiner penned a letter to the editor in the New York Daily News pointing out the fact that landlords who evict their tenants are precluded from qualifying for rent relief funds.

LAS Calls for Extension of Eviction Moratorium as Rent Relief Effort Stalls

The New York State agency responsible for disbursing billions in rent relief currently lacks the capacity to accept applications for funding, according to Capital Tonight.

Watch: LAS Housing Attorneys Call for Robust Eviction Moratoriums

Munonyedi Clifford and Jason Wu joined BNC News to discuss how the looming eviction crisis significantly impacts minority communities and what can be done to address these challenges ahead.

LAS Praises Bill to Extend New York’s Eviction Moratorium

The proposed legislation would extend the eviction moratorium to August 31st, providing further relief to struggling New York tenants, as reported by Gothamist.

LAS: Extend Eviction Moratorium Until All Families Get Needed Relief

The state's relief program, which contains $2.4 billion for tenants, will not be live until after the current moratorium expires on May 1, as reported by Law360.

LAS Demands Action to Prevent Homelessness as Eviction Protections Expire

With 10 Days left until New York’s eviction moratorium ends, The Legal Aid Society is calling on lawmakers to extend the critical protection immediately, as reported by the Queens Daily Eagle.

LAS Urges New York to Expand Public Access to Virtual Court Hearings

Struggling tenants left hanging without a reliable connection while eviction cases make their way through court, reports The City.

LAS Applauds Chelsea Tenant Power in Plan to Save Homes

Chelsea NYCHA complexes threatened with demolition find solution through community involvement, reports THE CITY.

Listen: State Budget Includes $2.4 Billion in Rent Relief. Are You Eligible?

Ellen Davidson, a housing attorney at The Legal Aid Society, appeared on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom to discuss this week's passage of New York's $2.4 billion dollar rent relief program.

LAS Applauds Bill to Administer Billions in New York Rent Relief

Lawmakers have reached an agreement to distribute more than $2 billion in federal rent assistance, according to Law360.