In Oklahoma and six other states, landlords can evict renters for reporting health and safety violations Laws that allow landlord retaliation can enable slumlords to cycle renters in and out of unsafe units, housing advocates say. Posted by By Mollie Bryant September 15, 2021
Rent assistance programs are behind on spending targets Also: Let’s make 2021 the year of the bird Posted by By Mollie Bryant September 8, 2021
During the pandemic, many communities changed their approach to evictions Cities and states are ensuring more access to legal services for people facing eviction Posted by By Mollie Bryant September 7, 2021
Misdemeanor charges can disrupt people’s lives. Here’s what happens when district attorneys stop prosecuting them. A small wave of prosecutors argue pouring resources into low-level offenses doesn’t make us safer Posted by By Mollie Bryant August 26, 2021
Few hospitals post their prices online despite new law requiring transparency And the growing need for water assistance Posted by By Mollie Bryant August 25, 2021