Why eviction hits older adults harder, making them vulnerable to homelessness Housing advocates say some rent control laws give landlords financial incentive to evict older, long-term renters Posted by By admin November 3, 2021
How housing code enforcement works in three cities Complaint-driven code enforcement can miss rental properties that are unsafe for tenants Posted by By Mollie Bryant October 7, 2021
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
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
After years of rising bills, many Americans can’t afford water In many places, water rate hikes have outpaced inflation. Will a new federal water assistance program be enough to meet the need for help? Posted by By Jeremy Martin August 24, 2021