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...
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
Foreclosure moratorium applies to Enterprise-backed mortgages; eviction moratorium applies to Enterprise-owned properties
On August 27, to help borrowers and renters who are at risk of losing...
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...
Governor Kelly Issued a Halt to Legal Eviction and Mortgage Foreclosure
Governor Kelly held a news conference Monday, August 17, and announced a new moratorium on legal evictions and mortgage foreclosure. The temporary stop starts right away.
Mortgage...
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...
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...
