Under the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in an array of local, state and federal measures to combat the virus, you might have a number of legal questions about your rights and responsibilities. What’s changed? What hasn’t? We hope the material on this page will provide some answers.

State Eviction Protections Extended

Watch Our Town Hall on How to Protect Yourself From COVID-Related Evictions. Thanks to Virginia Poverty Law Center and Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia for Co-leading this presentation.

Try Our Interactive Tool to Determine Your Eligibility for Virginia Rent Relief and Other COVID Protections

Virginia’s Rent Relief Program Form

Documents You’ll Need to Apply for Virginia’s Rent and Mortgage Relief Program 

CDC’s Eviction Protection Declaration

Frequently Asked Questions, Virginia Rent Relief Program

COVID-19 Tenant Rights

Additional Tenant Rights, Under Virginia Governor’s COVID-19 State of Emergency

COVID-19 Eviction FAQs

How to use Your Stimulus Payment Card

Government Extends Eviction Moratorium For 3 Months. Here’s What Renters Should Do

New Laws Bring Added Relief to Some Tenants and Homeowners

Facts on CDC’s national eviction moratorium

Unlawful Eviction Toolkit

Virginia Medicaid Updates Under COVID-19

What you Need to Know About SNAP Under COVID-19

COVID-19 and Your Social Security Benefits

Foreclosure Protection and Mortgage Payment Relief for Homeowners

Does the Stimulus Check Affect Your Benefits? 

Guidance For Employers

FHFA Extends COVID-19 Mortgage Forebearance Period

Guide to Special Education Rights Under COVID-19

Hotel Motel Tenants

Attorney General Herring Highlights tenants’ rights Under COVID-19