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An Oklahoma bill would make it illegal for landlords to evict renters who file health and safety complaints
Complaint-driven code enforcement can miss rental properties that are unsafe for tenants
Many bonds are set without considering if defendants can afford them, letting the wealthy walk while the poor stay in jail
Laws that allow landlord retaliation can enable slumlords to cycle renters in and out of unsafe units, housing advocates say.
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Cities and states are ensuring more access to legal services for people facing eviction
Some rental assistance programs have thousands of pending applications and millions in federal funds left to spend.
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