From Housing Crisis to Triumph
Carmen Boatwright faced an imminent threat to her housing when she arrived at AVLF's Housing Court A...
When Strangers Move Into Your Home
In late 2018, Nadia* and her four young children moved into Pinebrooke Apartments. About a year la...
Winning Against The Odds
AVLF congratulates Jennifer Burbine, counsel at McGuireWoods, for winning a great victory for her cl...
They Wanted Me to Give Up
Our client Ms. Nelson shares her experience living in deplorable conditions--and getting help from ...
Courage for My Twin Boys
It wasn’t until I had the twins that a light clicked on for me. I was in a marriage that was physi...
Lighthouse in the Storm
Often in life, people get in bad situations slowly, progressively, something like a boiled frog sy...
Paying Rent for an Uninhabitable Home
Angel moved into her apartment and noticed a terrible smell right away. She had numerous issues with...
Home Is Not For Rats
Most of the units in Will's complex were boarded up and abandoned. Rats came to his apartment lookin...
From Abuse to Safety and Security
Patricia came to the Safe Families Office as a last resort. Her husband’s jealousy and controlling...
Nowhere to Turn
Intimate partner abuse is one of the leading causes of homelessness. The abuser might own the home, ...
Quarantined with Her Abuser
For those of you who are able, we invite you to contribute to bringing crucial legal and social ser...
After the Hurricane, Home Was Unlivable
Back in September 2017, Anna left down during Hurricane Irma. When she returned, there were leaks in...