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A new federal directive to keep renters in their homes
Sep 2, 2020

A new federal directive to keep renters in their homes

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Renters and housing advocates attend a protest to cancel rent and avoid evictions amid the Coronavirus pandemic in Los Angeles. Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images
The White House has moved to stop property owners from evicting some tenants amid the pandemic. Plus, COVID-19 liability waivers for students returning to campus. And, all the time and money people are saving by not commuting.

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Trump administration moves to halt evictions through end of year

by David Brancaccio , Nancy Marshall-Genzer , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Alex Schroeder
Sep 2, 2020
After the moratorium lifts on Dec. 31, tenants have to pay all the rent that's due.
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Students face COVID-19 liability waivers upon return to campus

by Erika Beras
Sep 2, 2020
Those waivers could mean schools don't have to spend as much on precautions, like new heating and ventilation systems.
Incoming students began moving onto the Ohio State campus on Aug. 13 on a staggered schedule to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Study looks at the time and money people are saving by not commuting

by Andy Uhler
Sep 2, 2020
Now, will companies have an incentive to encourage telecommuting once the pandemic ends?
Los Angeles' famously crowded freeways were empty in April, during the height of the pandemic, as many office workers stayed home.
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