Spotlight
February 07, 2022
Delaware changing the rule on non-lawyer representation for people facing eviction
Delaware changing the rule on non-lawyer representation for people facing eviction
February 03, 2022
Cleveland's right-to-counsel program sees success but seeks stable funding
The percent of eligible households facing eviction who had legal representation rose to 60% from 1-2% thanks to Cleveland's new right-to-counsel law. But problems finding stable funding remain.
February 02, 2022
Advocates say pandemic has exacerbated Appalachia’s housing crisis
COVID-19 pandemic has worsened Appalachia’s preexisting housing crisis.
February 01, 2022
Pew report finds evictions rising to pre-pandemic levels
New Pew report finds evictions rising to pre-pandemic levels.
January 31, 2022
White House announces 99 law schools helped prevent evictions
Nearly 100 law schools joined in a national effort to prevent evictions, White House officials announced Friday.
January 27, 2022
Legal Aid Champion Edgar S. Cahn Passes
Edgar S. Cahn, a key figure in the establishment of LSC, died on Sunday in Bethesda, Md.
January 26, 2022
Ohio nonprofits prepare for possible spike in evictions
The Dayton area has not seen the spike in eviction cases that some feared when a national moratorium lifted in August, but some local nonprofit leaders worry the wave has only been delayed as other pandemic safety nets expire.
January 26, 2022
Upsolve sues to clear the way for volunteers to help people defend themselves against debt collection suits
NYT article reports how Upsolve sues to clear the way for volunteers to help people defend themselves against debt collection suits.
December 23, 2021
Year-End Message from LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi
Read our year-end message from LSC Board Chairman, John G. Levi.
March 12, 2021
Fresno-area landlord accused of evicting cancer patient tenant, dumping property on lawn
Fresno-area landlord accused of evicting cancer patient tenant, dumping property on lawn