Advocates & lawmakers turn to Governor Northam to protect tenants after Supreme Court of Virginia dismisses petition seeking to halt eviction hearings in Petersburg View pdf version of press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 21, 2020 CONTACT: Christie Marra christie@vplc.org (804) 351-5275 Monica Lauw monica@vplc.org (804) 351-5262 RICHMOND, VA — Advocates and lawmakers […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Virginia Poverty Law Center urges Virginia courts to protect tenants as courts reopen and eviction cases proceedVirginia Poverty Law Center urges Virginia courts to pause hearing eviction cases until adequate safety measures are implemented, tenants receive advance notice on court procedures related to COVID-19, and the Virginia courts determine how to apply federal laws to non-payment eviction cases. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday May 15, 2020 CONTACT: Christie Marra christie@vplc.org (804) 351-5275 […]