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Q&A: What Edgewater Apartment residents need to know about their rights as renters
Read full article: Q&A: What Edgewater Apartment residents need to know about their rights as rentersResidents at the Edgewater Apartments in Lake Jackson were upset after the city issued a notice to all tenants, informing them that some of their utilities may soon be cutoff after the complex failed to pay for water, sewer and trash services for months.
New pollution tracker to help voices of Houston neighborhood to be heard
Read full article: New pollution tracker to help voices of Houston neighborhood to be heardHave you ever experienced dirty drinking water, oil flowing where it doesn’t belong, or lingering smoke so thick you can’t see the skyline?
Federal court overturns Texas agency’s pollution permit for Gulf Coast natural gas export terminal
Read full article: Federal court overturns Texas agency’s pollution permit for Gulf Coast natural gas export terminalJudges overturned a state air pollution permit that was issued last year, arguing that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality illegally enabled Port Arthur LNG to avoid emissions control requirements.
Harris County Justice of the Peace dismisses over 100 eviction cases at Cabo San Lucas Apartments
Read full article: Harris County Justice of the Peace dismisses over 100 eviction cases at Cabo San Lucas ApartmentsSeveral attorneys from Lone Star Legal Aid stepped up to represent clients and provide information about tenant rights.
Ask Amy show notes: Car buying, contracts and your rights
Read full article: Ask Amy show notes: Car buying, contracts and your rightsThis week we talk all things related to buying cars and auto fraud. It's one of the most common questions we get. Amy Davis joins Dana Karni from Lone Star Legal Aid to share what you should know when it comes to used cars, contracts and your rights.
Can a landlord lock me out of my apartment? Renter’s rights FAQ
Read full article: Can a landlord lock me out of my apartment? Renter’s rights FAQFrom unhealthy and dangerous living conditions to sky-high rent increases, we get a lot of questions about your rights when it comes to renting. The issues impact a lot of people. At least half of all Houstonians are renters. We brought some of your questions to Lone Star Legal Aid attorney Eric Kwartler to get answers.
Mother of 2 facing eviction, depending to Texas Rent Relief Program for help
Read full article: Mother of 2 facing eviction, depending to Texas Rent Relief Program for helpThe mother of two is worried about being placed on the street if she's not approved for the rental relief program, which shut down applications on Thursday due to running out of money.
‘Breaking Free’: What you need for planning your escape
Read full article: ‘Breaking Free’: What you need for planning your escapeMany times if you or a loved one is planning to get out of a dangerous relationship, there are financial and legal aspects you need to know about. Learn more about what someone needs to do to prepare legal and other documents before an escape.
Group aims to provide free legal help to Harris County families facing eviction during pandemic
Read full article: Group aims to provide free legal help to Harris County families facing eviction during pandemicIf you want to get help from Lone Star Legal Aid, you can start here: LSLA COVID Eviction Interview. According to research from January Advisors, from July 1 through September 9, a total of 4,988 eviction cases were filed in eight Harris County precincts. About 34% of those were filed in Precinct 5, which covers West Harris County. Total evictions in Harris County between July 1 and Sept. 9. (Courtesy of January Advisors) (KPRC)Evictions in Harris County Precinct 5 between July 1 and Sept. 9.