An Oklahoma bill would make it illegal for landlords to evict renters who file health and safety complaints
Category Archive: Housing
Housing advocates say some rent control laws give landlords financial incentive to evict older, long-term renters
Complaint-driven code enforcement can miss rental properties that are unsafe for tenants
Laws that allow landlord retaliation can enable slumlords to cycle renters in and out of unsafe units, housing advocates say.
Cities and states are ensuring more access to legal services for people facing eviction
In many places, water rate hikes have outpaced inflation. Will a new federal water assistance program be enough to meet the need for help?
During three days without a federal ban in place, landlords worked to push out tenants
After a pause during the pandemic, lead poisoning prevention programs have resumed canvassing.
Some rental assistance programs have thousands of pending applications and millions in federal funds left to spend.
Alleging criminal activity and other lease violations, some landlords are forcing out renters who legal aid attorneys say should be covered by eviction bans.