Have questions about housing during COVID-19? Join Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s Housing expert Dan Coons for a Facebook Live on April 22nd from 1:30pm-2:30pm. In addition to answering your questions, Dan will be discussing state court FED suspension; SB 241 suspension of utility-shutoffs, evictions, and foreclosures; and the CARES Act moratorium. If you have a […]
10 Scams to Avoid During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Scammers have come up with several COVID-19 related scams. Below are 10 common scams to avoid during and after the 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Stay up to date about COVID-19 scams by visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s website. Scammers claiming to be the Social Security AdministrationThe Social Security Office of the Inspector General has received reports […]
What You Need to Know About Economic Impact Payments
Who is eligible for the economic impact payment? Tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns will receive the full payment. For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced by $5 for each $100 above the $75,000/$150,000 thresholds. […]
Food Assistance During COVID-19
Can I apply for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP) if I don’t have work due to COVID-19? If you are experiencing a shortage in food or have been laid off due to COVID-19 and need assistance buying groceries, you may qualify for food stamps. Public Assistance Offices are not providing in person services […]
Free Meals for Children During COVID-19 Closures
Can my child(ren) still receive school meals even if their school is closed due to COVID-19? Possibly. If your child(ren) participates in a free and reduced price meal program through their school, Please check with your child(ren)’s school district in order to see what plans the district has in place to continue your child(ren)’s access […]
3 Things to Know About COVID-19 and Evictions
1. Can my landlord evict me during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Alaska Court System has suspended eviction proceedings—at least through May 1, 2020. A landlord may not “self-help” by locking a tenant out of the property. Instead, a landlord must obtain an eviction by giving proper notice and filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer […]
What to Know About Alaska Courts and COVID-19
I have a court appearance but I am worried about COVID-19 or I’m experiencing symptoms. What can I do?The Court System is asking people NOT TO ENTER A COURTHOUSE IF: – You have flu-like symptoms, or – Have traveled outside AK in the last 14 days, or – […]
