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17 hours ago
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 nigh...

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 n...

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 beginn...

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 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 CA...

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