Tag: Eviction
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Polis to extend eviction protection for some Colorado renters
Just over a week after the national eviction moratorium ended, Gov. Jared Polis plans to give some struggling Colorado renters extra time to catch up on their rent payments, said Conor Cahill, Polis’ press secretary. Polis will extend the order on Saturday, which applies only to tenants who are waiting for the state’s emergency rental…
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Denver expands contracts for emergency rental assistance program
The Denver Department of Housing Stability is expanding its capacity to provide federal rent assistance, extending and adding contracts to administer the emergency rental assistance program. Denver’s emergency rental assistance program began in June, using nearly $50 million in federal funds to help pay rent and utilities for residents unable to make payments because of…
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Denver will provide legal assistance, rent assistance to those facing eviction
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to resume evictions across the country, the City and County of Denver is reminding residents of several resources offered to those at risk of losing their home or rental unit. The Denver Department of Housing Stability is offering eviction legal assistance as well as rental assistance for seniors and…
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City Council proposal would extend contracts for Denver emergency rental assistance
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council housing committee approved several contracts Wednesday to extend services for the emergency rental assistance program, passing the proposal to the full council for a final vote in the coming weeks. Committee…
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Grant applications open for eviction defense programs in Colorado
The Colorado Judicial Branch opened applications last week for its 2022 Eviction Legal Defense Fund grants, an initiative that funds programs that provide legal assistance for people facing eviction. For this round, $1.55 million in grants will be awarded to numerous applicants, the Colorado Judicial Branch said. The grant program was established in 2019 by…
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Denver OKs free legal counsel for residents facing eviction
Weeks before the federal eviction moratorium is set to expire, the Denver City Council has approved an ordinance to provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation in eviction cases. Beginning on Sept. 1, renters facing eviction who make less than 80% of the area median income will be eligible for free legal representation. Landlords will…
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Denver City Council to vote on eviction legal defense, virtual meetings
The Denver City Council is set to vote on two ordinances during Monday evening’s regular council meeting that would establish free legal defense for eviction cases and expand the council’s ability to operate virtually. The most highly anticipated agenda item is the final vote on an ordinance that would provide income-eligible residents with free legal…
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Free counsel for residents facing eviction passes first Denver City Council vote
An ordinance that would provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation for evictions is one step closer to fruition after it passed its first full Denver City Council vote Monday. If passed, renters facing eviction who make less than 80% of the area median income would be eligible for free legal representation. Landlords would also…
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Denver City Council committee OKs free legal representation for residents facing eviction
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council’s housing committee approved an ordinance Wednesday that would provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation for evictions — passing the ordinance on to the full City Council for a vote. The…
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Denver City Council committee to vote on providing legal representation for renters being evicted
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new ordinance working its way through the Denver City Council would provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation when facing eviction. This comes as the national eviction moratorium is set to expire by the end of next month, leaving tenants unable to pay rent…