/tags/legal-aid-society-of-columbus Legal Aid Society Of Columbus en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-12-23/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life It's easy to assume that once a military service member has left the ranks and returned home, they are out of harm’s way. However, readjustment to civilian life can be complicated. We discuss how the legal system can hamstring our most vulnerable veterans and how others have stepped in to help. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-12-23/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-11-11/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life It's easy to assume that once a military service member has left the ranks and returned home, they are out of harm’s way. However, readjustment to civilian life can be complicated. We discuss how the legal system can hamstring our most vulnerable veterans and how others have stepped in to help. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:58:34 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-11-11/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life /coronavirus/2021-08-02/what-legal-experts-expect-as-cdc-eviction-moratorium-ends The CDC’s eviction moratorium ended on Saturday, leaving many who’ve been unable to pay rent during the pandemic facing the possibility of losing their home. Tenant and landlord advocates spoke about what they expect to see now that it’s ended. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:18:57 GMT /coronavirus/2021-08-02/what-legal-experts-expect-as-cdc-eviction-moratorium-ends Michael Lee /news/2021-07-29/judge-orders-ohio-to-review-all-denials-for-unemployment-within-21-days The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has 21 days to decide appeals from people who were denied federal pandemic unemployment assistance, according to a ruling from a Franklin County judge. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:39:13 GMT /news/2021-07-29/judge-orders-ohio-to-review-all-denials-for-unemployment-within-21-days Karen Kasler /coronavirus/2021-03-30/cdc-extends-eviction-moratorium-but-tenants-must-act-to-be-protected The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that it will extend through June its moratorium on evictions, which was set to expire at the end of this month. But the moratorium isn’t automatic. Legal experts say tenants need to take action to qualify for protection. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:01:24 GMT /coronavirus/2021-03-30/cdc-extends-eviction-moratorium-but-tenants-must-act-to-be-protected Taylor Haggerty /wvxu-stories/2020-12-10/i-dont-have-any-hope-hamilton-county-evictions-continue-amid-covid-19-crisis Landlords have filed evictions in over 5,000 cases in Hamilton County this year. But since September, tenants have been able to stave off being kicked... Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:58:04 GMT /wvxu-stories/2020-12-10/i-dont-have-any-hope-hamilton-county-evictions-continue-amid-covid-19-crisis Jolene Almendarez /news/2019-10-08/columbus-launches-300-000-effort-to-prevent-evictions Columbus will partner with two local organizations to help people navigate eviction court and hopefully avoid filings in the first place. Local leaders… Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:02:24 GMT /news/2019-10-08/columbus-launches-300-000-effort-to-prevent-evictions Nick Evans /news/2019-02-22/ohio-aclu-sues-bedford-over-nuisance-ordinance The city of Bedford is facing a lawsuit in federal court over its nuisance ordinance, which penalizes property owners after repeated calls for police… Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:37:39 GMT /news/2019-02-22/ohio-aclu-sues-bedford-over-nuisance-ordinance Nick Castele /news/2019-01-07/columbus-boosts-eviction-protections-for-renters Officials in Columbus strengthened a city law protecting tenants to prevent landlords from evicting renters for complaining about housing issues.The… Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:56:20 GMT /news/2019-01-07/columbus-boosts-eviction-protections-for-renters Associated Press /news/2018-11-26/columbus-tenant-advocacy-pilot-shows-strong-results A new program assisting Columbus residents facing evictions has released a report on its first six months of work.It’s probably no surprise having a… Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:58:06 GMT /news/2018-11-26/columbus-tenant-advocacy-pilot-shows-strong-results Nick Evans