HOUSTON – As the economic crisis due to COVID-19 continues, more and more Houstonians are struggling to pay their bills, put food on their tables, and keep a roof over their heads.
Evictions are soaring. And to make matters worse, a new CDC moratorium is more confusing than helpful. But KPRC Channel 2 is here to help.
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Our panel of experts answered questions to help people facing evictions.
- Judge David M. Patronella - Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2
- Dana Karni - Managing Attorney-Eviction Right to Counsel, Lone Star Legal Aid
- Zoe Middleton - Houston and Southeast Texas Co-Director, Texas Housers
You can watch the entire discussion below:
Resources from the conversation
Eviction Defense Collaboration Hotline — (713) 982-7340
Lone Star Legal Aid direct number — (713) 652-0077
Access the CDC declaration forms in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
CDC suspende temporalmente los desalojos a inquilinos elegibles