Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking have housing rights under federal law, as well as under some state and local laws.
NHLP encourages newly emerging public interest attorneys and graduating law students who are committed to our broad, substantive focus areas to seek our sponsorship for...
On March 7, 2019, U.S. Representatives Karen Bass (D-CA-37) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act...
National Housing Law Project (NHLP) has partnered with the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) to offer HUD Housing Programs: Tenants’ Rights (5th ed.) on NCLC’s...
On October 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would make it more likely for certain immigrants to be denied...
This webinar provides an introduction to the issue of nuisance ordinances and crime-free housing policies, including how they jeopardize housing security for survivors...
This Compendium compiles state and local laws that affect domestic violence survivors’ housing rights. It is designed to serve as a starting point for advocates...
This Q and A has basic information for survivors that have a criminal record and are applying for federally subsidized housing. Issues covered include matters...
