NEWS & EVENTS

Increase in Evictions
JUNE 28, 2021 - “The increase in evictions in our community is unnecessarily hurting low-income renters,” stated Nick DiNardo, managing attorney at Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio. “The high demand for rental assistance funds available from American Rescue Plan...

Check Out Legal Aid’s New Annual Report!
JUNE 23, 2021 – We feature our work to help families hit hard by the pandemic stay safe and stable in their homes. Read it here: https://www.lascinti.org/who-we-are/publications/

Legal Aid Welcomes Eight Summer Law Clerks!
JUNE 15, 2021 - Legal Aid Welcomes Eight Summer Law Clerks! Our 2021 summer clerks join us from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. They will assist our attorneys as they provide free, civil...

Cincinnatus Association Honors Legal Aid with a 2021 Spencer Spirit of America Award
JUNE 10, 2021 – Thank you to the Cincinnatus Association for honoring Legal Aid with a 2021 Spencer Spirit of America Award! Cincinnatus gives this award annually in memory of two great Cincinnatians, Don and Marion Spencer and all they did for our community. We...

Need help to afford internet access?
JUNE 2, 2021 - Do you need help to afford internet access? The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month towards internet service for eligible households. An eligible household can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase...

Memorial Day Office Closure
MAY 28, 2021 - Legal Aid Society will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open at 8:30 am on Tuesday, June 1. We salute all who have served.

Tune in to Legal Aid Live on Wednesday, June 2!
MAY 27, 2021 - Tune in to Legal Aid Live on Facebook on Wednesday, June 2 at 4:00 pm. Housing attorneys Zachary Frye and Caitlyn Byers will discuss: Where and How to apply for rent or utility assistance What to do if you receive an eviction notice How Legal Aid can...

Check Out Legal Aid’s Newest Briefings!
APRIL 21, 2021 - The past year has been one full of challenges for us all. Legal Aid has remained open throughout to keep client families safe and stable. Our newest Briefings provides a brief update on the current actions we are taking to respond to the continued...

Update on Eviction Moratorium
APRIL 13, 2021 - Recently, we shared that the CDC extended its Eviction Moratorium until June 30, 2021. Since then, certain Courts in Southwest Ohio, including Hamilton County Municipal Court, have determined they will no longer honor this moratorium. If an...

Eviction Moratorium Extended Until June 30, 2021
MARCH 30, 2021 - “The CDC just extended its partial moratorium on evictions until June 30, 2021,” noted Nick DiNardo, Managing Attorney Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio LLC. “This extension is crucial as millions of dollars flow from the federal government to...