LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – The City of Lexington’s Housing Stabilization Program is expanding services for tenants facing eviction to include mediation with landlords, and access to legal counsel, through a partnership with Legal Aid of the Bluegrass and Kentucky Equal Justice Center.
“The services we are adding, including outreach, mediation and access to counsel, will keep more people in their homes, and help others relocate to more sustainable housing,” stated Mayor Linda Gorton.
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass and Kentucky Equal Justice Center are receiving $1.9 million between them in one-time federal funds, to operate the program for as long as the money is available.
“Research shows that tenants get better outcomes when they have access to legal representation and mediation services,” said Charlie Lanter, Lexington’s Commissioner for Housing Advocacy & Community Development. “Coupled with our remaining work in rent assistance, these initiatives will expand our ability to prevent evictions.”
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