Legislative Updates
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Asset Limits
August 2007
Many flee domestic violence without taking everything with them. Some
perpetrators block access to assets that could otherwise be used to meet
living expenses. In the past, Colorado families were not eligible for
TANF if they had more than $2000 in assets. Individuals were even required
to cash out retirement accounts, under great penalty, in order to receive
very temporary assistance for their transition. That has changed. We
need you to help get the word out.
[Click here for the full update on TANF Asset
Limits (PDF file).][Get
Adobe Reader]
New Lease Protections in Colorado Laws for Victims of Domestic Violence
July 2005
If You are a Victim of Domestic Violence or Abuse, You Cannot be Evicted
Because of the Domestic Violence
[C.R.S. 13-40-104]
You Can Break Your Lease if You are in Fear of Imminent Danger for Yourself
or Your Children
[C.R.S. 38-12-402]
[Click
here for Colorado Legal Services' summary of lease protections for
domestic violence victims (PDF file)][Get
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