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
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
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
A new federal ban on evictions will only apply to counties with high covid transmission rates During three days without a federal ban in place, landlords worked to push out tenants Posted by By Mollie Bryant August 5, 2021