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People with Disabilities Have the Right to Reasonable Modifications in the Public Housing Application Process

EN ESPAÑOL ASL VIDEO On May 1, 2023, the Arizona Public Housing Authority (APHA) began accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Yavapai County. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2023, 5:00 PM MST. APHA is asking for individuals to apply online. However, applicants with disabilities may sometimes have […]

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New Requirements for Eviction Complaints

En Espanol ASL Video Did you know that there are laws to protect you from being evicted and, in some instances, from incurring fees and penalties for non-payment of rent during the Covid-19 pandemic? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order entitled “Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further […]

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CDC Issues Eviction Moratorium

EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an eviction moratorium in the form of an Agency Order (CDC Order) that will prevent renters from being evicted due to the failure to pay rent. This order is in effect from September 4 until December 31, 2020. Click […]

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Governor Ducey Extends COVID-19 Eviction Protections Until October 31

Today, Governor Doug Ducey announced that he is extending a moratorium on residential evictions and providing additional funds for rental assistance.  Here are seven take-aways from the Governor’s announcement and Executive Order. On March 24, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-14 that postponed the enforcement of eviction action orders (writs of restitution) for tenants […]

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HUD and Arizona Governor’s Office Announce Foreclosure and Eviction Protection Plans

EN ESPANOL AQUI ASL Video HERE COVID-19 is creating financial turmoil for many individuals.  With job loss and furloughs affecting an individual’s ability to pay their rent or mortgage, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and The Arizona Governor’s Office have enacted measures to protect these individuals from evictions and foreclosures. HUD On […]

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Housing with an Assistance Animal

by Corey Lovato, Staff Attorney If you are a person with a disability and have an animal that performs tasks or provides emotional support at home, you need to know about the Fair Housing Act, or FHA, and assistance animals. For a quick primer on the meaning of assistance animals, check out ACDL’s previous post. An […]

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