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Tenant Questions

Is the rent due since the governor suspended evictions?

Yes. Your contract is still in effect even if one of the enforcement options is currently on hold. Housing providers and housing seekers/renters are still responsible to their lease contract whether it is in writing or not and whether it is month to month or a term contract (i.e. 12 Read more…

By Lexington Fair Housing Council, 10 months ago

I am a renter and I lost my job. I cannot afford to pay rent. What can I do?

Sorry that you find yourself in this circumstance. If your employment loss is due to your place of work being closed because of the government’s stay at home order you can file for unemployment here. Once you have income you should pay your rent. https://kcc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

By Lexington Fair Housing Council, 10 months ago

I am a tenant. Where can I get rental assistance?

Agencies that may have financial rental assistance: Mutual Aid Society of Louisville Mutual Aid Society of Lexington Mutual Aid Society of Kentucky United Way One Louisville Fund Team Kentucky Fund – The Team Kentucky Fund will be disbursed by Community Action per a press conference held on April 15, 2020. Read more…

By Lexington Fair Housing Council, 10 months10 months ago

I need repairs in my home. What can I do?

Contact your housing provider and let them know that you need repairs. If they are essential repairs, your housing provider should make arrangements to complete them. Before your housing provider arrives, make sure that you have cleaned your home so that any surfaces that the housing provider will need to Read more…

By Lexington Fair Housing Council, 10 months ago

I am experiencing domestic violence. How does the Stay at Home order affect me?

Sorry that you are experiencing domestic violence. Please contact your housing provider and explain the situation with them. Kentucky’s domestic violence laws are still in effect with the Healthy at Home order. Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a good resource to begin your search. You can find other information Read more…

By Lexington Fair Housing Council, 9 months9 months ago
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