Housing

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...

Foreclosure Relief for Consumers in the time of COVID-19:

Federal and states government have announced measures to assist millions of Americans facing an inability to make their monthly mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 emergency. You should pay...

Gov. Kelly has Extended Kansas Eviction Ban to May 31, 2020

The Governor in Kansas Executive Order 20-28, has extended the eviction and foreclosure moratorium from Kansas Executive Order 20-10, until May 31, 2020. If your landlord files an eviction case...

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...

How Does COVID-19 Change Tenants' Rights?

Here is a chart that explains it all:

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...

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...