Director of Pro Bono Tricia Batson joined Jim Hurley of Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers on Coast Live to discuss the launch of the $160,000 for 60 Years fundraising campaign on […]
How Legal Aid has brought equity to Hampton Roads for 60 years on Coast Live Read Post »
Press Release / March 12, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC—Tenants and housing justice organizations today celebrated after successfully delaying an Interim Final Rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Toby Cox of WHRO spoke with LASEV Deputy Director and Director of Litigation Melissa Bonfiglio about the realities of renting with a Housing Choice Voucher in Hampton Roads. Former Tidewater
Press Release / March 3, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC—Tenants and housing justice organizations yesterday filed suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over a newly-announced federal rule that will
Deputy Director and Director of Litigation Melissa Bonfiglio spoke with Erin Miller of WTKR about the increase in habitability issues at rental properties in the Hampton Roads area. The core
WTKR: Free legal aid helps tenants navigate living conditions Read Post »
Managing Attorney Elizabeth Ballard spoke to WAVY in July about the responsibility of landlords to provide safe and habitable units for their tenants – and that includes air conditioning. Anchor
WAVY: Lawyers offer help for tenants living in sweltering conditions Read Post »
Our Strategic Litigation Attorney Brandon Ballard met with Erin Miller, an anchor with WTKR, to discuss so-called “zombie mortgages”. In these situations, a second mortgage is sold cheaply to debt
WTKR: “Zombie mortgage” threatens Virginia Beach family’s home” Read Post »
Comments by LASEV Deputy Director Melissa Bonfiglio were recently featured in an article by The Virginian-Pilot’s Trevor Metcalfe about the heating problems experienced by residents of Calvert Square throughout October,
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 »
