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Lubbock Tenant Lawsuit Over Utility Shutoff Moves To New Phase
The recent hearing focused on whether the district court has jurisdiction over the case. Attorneys for the utility say no. LANWT attorney, Benjamin Gerzik, says…
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Dallas efforts to combat eviction and homelessness
Dallas City Council Members Wednesday renewed an eviction prevention program to help keep people from becoming homeless.
Dallas extends contract with nonprofit to help people avoid evictions
The Dallas City Council has voted to extend a contract with a non-profit that provides legal help to people facing eviction. Legal Aid of NorthWest…
Eviction less likely for Dallas County tenants who get a lawyer — but most don’t have one
A study of Dallas County eviction cases found most tenants lose their cases, forcing them out of their homes and leaving a permanent mark on…
Cloudy homeownership widens wealth gap in Fort Worth
The unexpected death of McEwing’s stepmother without a will left the fate of her home in limbo as McEwing and his stepsister struggled to save…
She owed her Mesquite HOA $3,500. Now, she’s losing the home she owned for 18 years
Finda Koroma has lived in her spacious brick four-bedroom home in Mesquite since 2005. She bought one of the first homes built in The Hills…
Texas veterans can receive free legal help from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas is having its Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week from Nov. 4 through 11.
Local attorneys, paralegals recognized for pro bono work
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas once again recognized several area attorneys and paralegals during National Pro Bono Week.
How to Make and Escalate Apartment Repair Requests
Farwah Raza, supervising attorney for the Home Preservation Project at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, explains renters are entitled to repairs that affect their health…
Joppa Shouldn’t Have to Fight This Hard for Cleaner Air
The next step in challenging the permit is a contested case hearing, according to Michael Bates, a Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas attorney representing the…
City of Lubbock Hosting Public Hearing on Unified Development Code Wednesday
The North and East Lubbock Coalition, through Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, filed the complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the…
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