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More relief is on the way for renters who've fallen behind
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Amy Scott
Dec 21, 2020
Even though hundreds of millions in aid from the CARES Act went unspent.
Millions of renters face holiday evictions — and long-term debt
Dec 9, 2020
Even if someone manages to avoid or recover from an eviction, unpaid rent can have a damaging effect that lasts for years.
Report warns of a worsening affordability crisis for renters
by
Amy Scott
Nov 19, 2020
The lowest-income households were more likely to lose wages and fall behind on rent.
Without more pandemic aid, renters struggle to keep up
by
Amy Scott
Oct 19, 2020
Nearly two-thirds of renters fear being unable to pay.
CDC issues nationwide ban on evictions through the end of the year
Sep 2, 2020
The moratorium offers the broadest protection yet to renters who are struggling because of COVID-19.
Rents are falling in some cities
by
Amy Scott
Aug 19, 2020
But the flight to the suburbs may be overblown.
How missed rent payments could affect the affordable housing supply
by
Amy Scott
Aug 12, 2020
When tenants can't pay, their landlords may be forced to sell or face foreclosure.
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Rent relief funds quickly overwhelmed by need
Jul 22, 2020
In Los Angeles, more than 220,000 people applied to the city’s rent relief fund, but there is only enough money to help 50,000 people.
As people leave New York because of COVID-19, rents start to come down
Jul 21, 2020
Evictions could drive more people out of their apartments soon.
Nearly a third of tenants either missed or couldn't pay full July rent, survey finds
Jul 10, 2020
The problem is worse among households earning $50,000 a year or less.