The Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities. It says landlords must allow changes to your home that make it safer and easier to live in. If your landlord receives […]
Helping a Client with a Disability Stay Safe in His Home Read Post »
Meet Jane* – a resilient disabled mother who overcame tremendous challenges to reunite with her son. When Jane contacted LASEV, she was living in an assisted living facility while her
A Disabled Mother and Son Reunited Read Post »
LASEV has taken legal action on behalf of a disabled Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) resident, who is facing significant financial and health challenges. Despite having no income other
Fighting Improper Rent Charged By NRHA Read Post »
In December of 2024, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (“LASEV”) sued Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“NRHA”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
LASEV Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Read Post »
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program provides our low-income clients with decent and affordable housing. Unfortunately, some landlords take advantage of our clients by demanding fees/rent that the local
Victory in False Claims Act Settlement Read Post »
Our Veterans Justice attorney worked tirelessly on behalf of *Edward, a veteran who allegedly owed over $43,000 to the Department of Veterans Affairs for overpayment of benefits. $1,100 of Edward’s
Helping a Veteran in Need Read Post »
*John, a homeless individual who connected with our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Project (DRU/HOP) at an outreach event was in desperate need of disability benefits. One of our DRU/HOP attorneys
A Brighter Future for John Read Post »
