Housing Justice

HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT- PERIODT

National Demands

Statewide Demands (KY)

SIGN: the Lexington Housing Justice Collective petition calling for a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and rent payment.

READ: article about LHJC in the C-J here

FOLLOW: LHJC Twitter account for updates

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Are you a Kentuckian who can't pay rent? Updated Information from the Kentucky Equal Justice Center

Is your property covered by the CARES act? Root Cause Research Center can help.

Consider sharing your housing story with Root Cause, to be shared with Broken Hearted Homes Renters Association, Black Lives Matter Louisville, Kentucky Equal Justice Center, and Legal Aid Society of Louisville, so that they can better assist you in staying in your home. Fill out the survey.

Visit (and donate if you can!) The Coalition for the Homeless Louisville for more info.

Lifeline loans

Check out LHome’s Lifeloan Loan Program - you can get up to $500 for 12 months to be used for rent, utilities, and/or healthcare.

Evictions

https://kyequaljustice.app.law/cdc-eviction-declaration-consolidated

How to Talk to Your Landlord

- Kentucky Equal Justice Center Resources:
- Can my landlord raise the rent during COVID–19?
- Sample letter letter that you can customize and send to your landlord (for Kentuckians who cannot pay rent)
What to Do if You Can't Pay Rent Because of Coronavirus (Vice article) - basic tips below:
- Don't make any partial rent payments without coming to an agreement with your landlord!
- Reach out to your landlord
- Realize you have some leverage
- Put down any agreement you have in writing
- Know your rights