The Collection of Attorney Fees in Eviction Cases Has Sharply Increased in Virginia
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A new report from Virginia Poverty Law Center and VCU’s Eviction Lab shows how attorney fees are worsening Virginia’s eviction crisis — with courts awarding nearly $20 million in fees last year alone. Michael Pope reports.
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.
Consumer and Housing Protections Moving in the 2026 General Assembly
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2026 Legislation on the Move
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Class Actions Provide Better Access to Justice
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Roanoke is Ready to Lead on Child Welfare Accountability
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Medical Bias Training Bill Advances, With Focus on Maternal Health
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