Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Coverage of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands of LA renters housed during pandemic no longer at risk of homelessness, officials say
Los Angeles officials announced that over 4,300 households in emergency housing voucher programs will transition to the permanent Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program by September 2026, preventing potential homelessness as federal pandemic funding ends. The move ensures participants can remain in their homes without additional paperwork, easing concerns about evictions.
- Why is $177M in LA tenant aid being held up? City officials disagree on the reason
Los Angeles city housing officials and the outgoing city attorney dispute the reason for a $177 million tenant aid delay. The city attorney claims the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) failed to meet reporting requirements, while LAFLA and housing officials assert compliance with contract terms.
- City attorney has left $177M tenant aid contract unsigned for months. LA leaders want to know why
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has delayed signing a $177 million tenant aid contract for months, causing $17 million in emergency rental assistance to remain unused and threatening services for at-risk tenants. City leaders, including Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, are demanding explanations and a 30-day report on the delay, which Feldstein Soto attributes to a need for competitive bidding. Tenant aid providers warn that prolonged delays could force layoffs and halt eviction case support.