Some renters have been waiting for rental assistance for months
Some rental assistance programs have thousands of pending applications and millions in federal funds left to spend.
Medical debt, back rent and fraud: Consumer issues rose with the pandemic
Last year, consumers reported more issues with credit reports and debt collection.
Training each other: Self-defense classes arm Asian Americans with community
In response to an influx of racist attacks, Asian Americans are finding community through self-defense trainings.
How landlords dodge eviction bans
Alleging criminal activity and other lease violations, some landlords are forcing out renters who legal aid attorneys say should be covered by eviction bans.
The pandemic slowed courts, leaving behind case backlogs. Now public defenders are ‘emptying the ocean with a teaspoon’
Public defenders say court backlogs will make following speedy trial rules a challenge.