Housing
Centers for Disease Control issues a nationwide eviction moratorium
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a nationwide eviction moratorium that is effective Sept. 4 through December 31, 2020.
Also, on September 15, Kansas extended the state of disaster...
CARES Funds for Renters and Homeowners in Topeka
Operation COVID-19 Basic Needs Assistance Program
Operation COVID-19 Basic Needs Assistance Program is a foreclosure/eviction prevention and utility shut-off prevention program created by the...
Denying Rentals to People with Criminal Records Violates Fair Housing Act
April 11, 2016
By the CSG Justice Center
Criminal records are a significant barrier to housing for millions of Americans. In March, 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
Fair housing rights to protect you under the law
What is the Fair Housing Act?
The federal Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, was intended to protect the buyer/renter of a dwelling from seller/landlord...
FHFA Extends Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoriums to January 31, 2021
Foreclosure moratorium applies to Enterprise-backed mortgages; eviction moratorium applies to Enterprise-owned properties
To help borrowers at risk of losing their home due to the coronavirus...
Help for Landlords and Tenants: Kansas Eviction Prevention Program
Through the KEPP program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5000 per household to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as April 1, 2020.
Payments will be made directly to...
Home Improvement Programs
Variety of useful links to repair or improve your home. Resources for grants (free money), if you qualify, as well as property tax rebates. Home repair and improvement can increase the value of...
Home Modification for Persons With Disabilities
Architectural features such as stairs and narrow doorways may make it impossible for someone to come and go from home independently. The Council for Disability Rights provides this page of links...
I Am Having Problems With My Landlord. What Should I Do?
By Marie C. Clougher, Esq., Executive Director Consumer Assistance Council, Inc., Massachusetts
August 15, 2019 | Blog Post
That’s a common question that consumers ask state and local...
Independent Living Throughout Kansas
This site give contact information for independent living assistance in many areas of Kansas. The Centers for Independent Living vision is an inclusive community which would enable Kansans to live...
Kansas Tenant Handbook and Guide
KANSAS TENANT HANDBOOK AND GUIDE
Adapted from the Kansas Tenant Handbook produced by Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc., 2003.
The latest version is available at www.hcci-ks.org for a small...
KLS can help homeowners, tenants and landlords in Wyandotte County
The Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund has awarded $1 million to help those in danger of being evicted or losing their homes through foreclosure as a result of the...
Preventing Harassment in Housing
Facts for Public Housing and Voucher Program Applicants and Tenants
Sexual Harassment in housing is illegal, as is harassment based on race, color, religion, disability, national origin, or...
What to do about eviction
If you need assistance with facing an eviction, contact Kansas Legal Services 1-800-723-6953 or apply online
How does eviction work?
A landlord CANNOT evict you by shutting off...
