Disaster Survivors
We help survivors of natural disasters like Hurricanes with legal issues that are barriers to recovery, like FEMA/Restore Louisiana problems, disaster food stamps, rental assistance and other income, successions, contractor disputes and disaster aid collections.
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Natural Disaster FAQ for Renters in Louisiana
Do I owe rent if I am displaced from my home due to a natural disaster? Am I entitled to pay less rent if my house was damaged or is unlivable because of the disaster? Unfortunately, yes, you likely still owe rent. The law treats a natural disaster as an “Act of God.”...
FEMA Applications Open for Hurricane Francine
FEMA registration is now open for the following parishes: Ascension Parish St. James Parish Assumption Parish St. John the Baptist Parish Lafourche Parish St. Mary Parish St. Charles Parish Terrebonne Parish You can apply: By Phone: 1-800-621-3362 In-person with...
Restore Louisiana Ownership Appeal
Denied a Restore LA Grant because you could not show ownership? On appeal, Restore LA now allows you to submit self-certified statements to prove you own your home. If you submitted a statement like the example below for FEMA, you can also use that one. With your...
Changes to Restore Louisiana’s Rental Assistance Policies
Restore Louisiana recently made changes to its rental assistance policies. These changes mean fewer people will receive rental assistance while their homes are being repaired. This change even affects people who were told orally by Restore Louisiana that they would...
FEMA’s Trailer and Temporary Housing Program Will Last Until Feb. 29, 2024, for Survivors of Hurricanes Ida, Delta, or Laura
FEMA’s trailer and temporary housing program will last until Feb. 29, 2024, for survivors of Hurricanes Ida, Delta, or Laura. Here are three important things you need to remember: You must pay rent to stay in your trailer or unit. FEMA always charges a whole month of...
FEMA Will Start Increasing Rent for FEMA Trailers on June 1, 2023
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