Unreasonable: Attorney Fees Deepen Housing Instability
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A new report shows inflated attorney fees in Virginia eviction cases are pushing families deeper into debt and worsening the state’s housing crisis.
From Capitol Hill to Virginia Homes: The Real Cost of a Shutdown
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When federal systems stall, low-income Virginians face the consequences first.
Proposal Would Make Virginia Utility Disconnection Data Public
In the News
VPLC’s Dana Wiggins told lawmakers the numbers only tell part of the story—many families skip food or medicine to keep the lights on, a “silent problem” hidden behind the statistics.
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Risky Financing Puts Manufactured Homeowners at Risk
A new Pew study finds 1 in 5 manufactured home buyers use risky contract financing—an issue VPLC sees firsthand in its housing justice work across Virginia.
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Connecting Virginians to Care: How Enroll Virginia Helps Immigrant Families Access Health Coverage
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Richmond Public Library Partners with VPLC to Help Renters Fight Eviction
In the News
Central Virginia House Candidates Debate Housing and Affordability at VPLC Forum
House of Delegates candidates discussed housing, rent protections, and energy affordability at a VPLC public forum. With rising costs and limited affordable housing across the state, candidates shared ideas for keeping families stably housed and curbing displacement.
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A Warming Climate in Hampton Roads Means Longer, Hotter Summers—and Higher Energy Bills
Data from VPLC show that lower-income ZIP codes in Norfolk and Portsmouth shoulder the heaviest electricity burdens, while extreme-heat days and pending rate hikes threaten to push bills even higher.
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Kinship Law Matters: Monthly Virtual Workshops
