The CDC issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3 that covers all renters living in communities experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. An estimated 90% of all renters are currently living in communities experiencing a COVID-19 surge. The eviction…
If you filed your 2020 taxes, you should automatically receive a $250-$300 per child payment through the expanded Child Tax Credit. If you did not file your 2020 taxes, you can use the IRS non-filer tool to access these payments….
The eviction moratorium is ending July 31, so if you’re behind on rent and at risk of eviction, please reach out to available rental assistance programs. Pisgah Legal urges you to talk to your landlord if possible and arrange a…
The eviction moratorium is ending July 31, and there has been confusion around what this means for NC renters, based on the decision to end the NC eviction moratorium. Pisgah Legal attorney David Bartholomew explains that renters are still protected…
The CDC eviction moratorium is in place until July 31, but NC legislators voted to remove protections for NC tenants, leading to confusion for renters. PLS attorney David Bartholomew spoke with Asheville Citizen Times Joel Burgess to help clear up…
Pisgah Legal Services, Helpmate, The Mediation Center and Our VOICE learned that in September 2021, the Governor’s Crime Commission will no longer allocate federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act. Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is losing $1.2 million in VOCA funding over…
Pisgah Legal’s COO Jackie Kiger spoke to WLOS News 13 about the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA) against a recent challenge. “We are seeing people that need quality and affordable health care coverage. It is…
Starting July 1, 2021, Medicaid will no longer be managed by the government. Instead, private insurance companies will take over. Jaclyn Kiger, Pisgah Legal COO, recently spoke to Rex Hodge at WLOS ABC 13 about what you need to know…
The eviction moratorium is scheduled to end June 30th, 2021 and Pisgah Legal housing attorneys are gearing up for an onslaught of evictions. The HOPE Program has reopened applications for rental and utility assistance just in time to help renters…