Evictions are rising in Oklahoma, where renters can lose their homes for filing health or safety complaints
In a state without basic protections for renters, reducing evictions requires creative solutions
HUD still hasn’t provided funding for a program that helps older adults age in place
The agency is already months behind on sending the money
HUD funding delays erode this program serving older, low-income adults
After waiting months for funding, grant recipients are laying off workers, deferring maintenance and even selling their own homes to finance the Section 202 program
In Oklahoma, corporate landlords are filing evictions without the legal right to sue
A new report on Oklahoma evictions filed by corporate landlords found 20% couldn’t legally sue because they weren’t properly registered with the state
‘Between a rock and a hard spot’ as covid rent assistance winds down
With less rent relief out there, service providers hope new and expanded programs will help people avoid evictions