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May 4
2 min

Defend Homerenters from Abuse (and Help Test KEJC's Comment Collector!)

The Kentucky Equal Justice Center has worked with a very generous Code for Kentuckiana member to build an app that allows us to collect...

Mar 5
9 min

Kentucky Courts Can and Must Help Kentuckians Facing Eviction, Not Just Landlords

KEJC's Senior Counsel explains how courts changed in the foreclosure crisis and how they must change again in the eviction crisis.

Feb 10
9 min

"If the Court is meeting in an undisclosed location, you must find a constitutional violation."

KEJC believes the Jefferson District Court is violating the due process rights of people facing eviction. We're suing. Here's an update.

Feb 7
3 min

Looking Back to the Beginning of the Pandemic

The ThriveKY Coalition works hard to make #HealthyAtHome a reality for all Kentuckians—before, during, and after a pandemic.

Jan 1
2 min

UPDATED: Eviction Protection App

KEJC has updated our app at HomerenterDeclaration.org to reflect the new expiration date (January 31) of the CDC's protections. Last...

Dec 22, 2020
2 min

Is it too late to send a Declaration to my landlord to prevent eviction?

Subject: Need help knowing what I should do Hello my name is [redacted]. I recently lost my job during covid pandemic. I just started a...

Dec 11, 2020
4 min

Congratulations, Sadiqa Reynolds: Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion 🎉

KEJC's letter supporting the nomination of Sadiqa Reynolds's nomination as a Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion wrote itself.

Oct 7, 2020
3 min

New Survey Shows Extreme Hardship Among Kentuckians as President Halts Talks on COVID-19 Aid Bill

President Trump tweeted yesterday that he was ending Congressional talks on a critical new aid package. A new survey of Kentucky...

Aug 25, 2020
3 min

Want to Beat the Virus? Assure Safety at Work.

Governor Beshear batted well enough on workers' safety to get Kentucky onto an honor roll. The National Employment Law Project recently...

Jul 28, 2020
2 min

Tell Governor Beshear to Defend and Extend His Eviction Protections

Yesterday, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a new Order allowing all evictions (except CARES Act-protected properties) to proceed...

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

Kentucky Workers Town Hall

Congress Must Act Immediately to Extend and Expand UI $600 Supplemental Income Kentucky — Since the end of March, an extra $600 a week in...

Jul 15, 2020
4 min

Your COVID-19 Test Should Be Free. Here’s How to Appeal If Your Insurance Company Still Charges You.

Free testing for everybody sounded great! That is, until we got a bill for $162.93 for my husband's COVID-19 test.

Jun 2, 2020
11 min

Are You a Kentuckian Who Can’t Pay Rent Right Now?

Here are some answers to questions you may have about renters' rights in the time of COVID–19.

May 28, 2020
0 min

Help Kentuckians Facing Eviction

Kentucky lawyers, your neighbors who are facing eviction need your help.

May 23, 2020
5 min

Get the Help You Need

Here’s the latest on food, health coverage, childcare, unemployment insurance and housing.

May 18, 2020
3 min

Can a Nursing Home Evict Me During this Pandemic? The Short Answer – Probably Not

What happens when a nursing home wants to force someone out during this pandemic?

May 12, 2020
3 min

KEJC Files Suit Over Landlord's Late Fees

Yesterday, KEJC filed suit against a landlord in Louisville (.pdf) because (we allege) the landlord did two things that violate the law.

May 7, 2020
3 min

Landlords Charging Late Fees in a Pandemic, the CARES Act, & Fair Debt Collection in America

I had a good private attorney ask me on Twitter this morning what kinds of late fees landlords were prohibited from charging under the...

May 4, 2020
9 min

Trump’s Green Card Ban: Nonsensical at Best, Dangerous at Worst

On April 22, the Trump administration moved one step closer to its goal of obliterating the U.S. immigration system: through yet another...

Apr 29, 2020
2 min

Debt Collectors Should Leave Your Stimulus Check Alone

You might be wondering if debt collectors can take your stimulus payment before you can spend it on rent, utility bills, or groceries.

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