Third-Party Notification of Eviction Actions: An Opportunity for Advocates to Help End Homelessness

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Motivated by a federal and local agenda to end homelessness, the Virginia General Assembly enacted an eviction third-party notification law. The third-party notice triggers eviction prevention services that are available in the community. Legal Services of Northern Virginia applies this law to help working families access locally supported eviction-prevention services.

By Emily Nugent and Peyton Whitely From November-December 2006