Ask 2 Live: Facing eviction? Here’s the advice our legal experts gave in our exclusive Zoom conversation

HOUSTON – As the economic crisis due to COVID-19 continues, more and more Houstonians are struggling to pay their bills, put food on their tables, and keep a roof over their heads.

Evictions are soaring. And to make matters worse, a new CDC moratorium is more confusing than helpful. But KPRC Channel 2 is here to help.

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Our panel of experts answered questions to help people facing evictions.

• Judge David M. Patronella - Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2
• Dana Karni - Managing Attorney-Eviction Right to Counsel, Lone Star Legal Aid
• Zoe Middleton - Houston and Southeast Texas Co-Director, Texas Housers

You can watch the entire discussion below:

Resources from the conversation

Texas Housers

Lone Star Legal Aid

Eviction Defense Collaboration Hotline — (713) 982-7340

Lone Star Legal Aid direct number — (713) 652-0077

Access the CDC declaration forms in English, Spanish and Vietnamese

CDC suspende temporalmente los desalojos a inquilinos elegibles