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.
Rent assistance programs are behind on spending targets
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During the pandemic, many communities changed their approach to evictions
Cities and states are ensuring more access to legal services for people facing eviction
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
Few hospitals post their prices online despite new law requiring transparency
And the growing need for water assistance