
WHAT IS A SECURITY DEPOSIT?
A Security Deposit does two things. First, it can be used to “secure” a property and take it off the market. Second, it protects the landlord if you break the…

Victim Resources
Victim/Witness Coordinators are employed by the District Attorney’s office to help victims and witnesses of crimes to understand their rights and answer their questions about the criminal justice system. The…

Housing Discrimination Rights of Persons with HIV and AIDS
The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits the denial of housing to a person based on the Person’s membership in one or more of the classes protected under the Act. The…

Food Assistance Available to Help Communities Recover from March 31-April 1 Storms
Tennessee will accept D-SNAP applications from individuals impacted by the March 31st and April 1st severe weather event. NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making assistance…

WHAT IS RENTERS INSURANCE?
Renters Insurance is a type of insurance policy that you buy when starting a new leaseor moving into a new rental property. Some landlords make you buy renters insurance.If your…

West Tennessee Legal Services Attorney James DiMarco Obtains Declaratory Judgement, Injunctive Relief, and Damages for Fair Housing Violations
Jackson, Tennessee — On December 8, 2022, a jury awarded a WTLS client a judgment of over $11,000 following a four-day trial in Jackson, Tennessee. Represented by attorney James DiMarco,…

SSI and Pandemic Payments
The Social Security Administration recently updated its guidance on pandemic-related financial assistance to make it clearer that these funds will never be counted as a resource for Supplemental Security Income…