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Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates… Read More
‘Flood of evictions’ looms in Los Angeles as pandemic tenant protections expire
By: Danielle Kaye | NPR
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LOS ANGELES (NPR) — Tenant protections in Los Angeles County that have kept families housed throughout the pandemic are set to end Dec. 31, meaning more than 30,000 households could… Read More
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Athens City Council votes to reconsider its new ‘pay to stay’ ordinance
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council voted Monday to reconsider an ordinance that would offer more protection to tenants who fall behind on their rent. The council passed… Read More
Athens is seeking $9 million in funding for a new fire station
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to move quickly to secure funding for a new fire station now that voters have approved an income tax increase… Read More
Eviction protections are the latest safety net to erode as COVID-19 rages on
By: Liam Niemeyer | Katie Myers | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Ohio Valley ReSource · No Shelter: Eviction Protections are Latest Safety Net to Erode, as COVID-19 Rages On RICHMOND, Ky. (OVR) — In room 226 of the Relax Inn in… Read More
Judge Strikes Down Federal Eviction Moratorium, Setting Up High-Stakes Appeal
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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A federal judge has ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority by issuing a nationwide moratorium on evictions. The fate of millions of renters rests on appeal.
Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just 2 Days Before Expiration
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.
Renters Are Getting Evicted Despite CDC Order
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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Some landlords are evicting tenants despite an order from the CDC aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 by preventing evictions. That has led to calls to strengthen protections.
Pandemic Has Many Turning To Legal Aid Lawyers For Help
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Three weeks ago, Jason walked out of a Marietta courtroom under orders to move out of his home. He, his wife and two children were being… Read More
CDC Issues Sweeping Temporary Halt On Evictions Nationwide Amid Pandemic
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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The move could prevent millions of evictions that housing advocates warn are looming as people who have lost work run out of money. Landlord groups want to know who will pay for the lost rent.
Beshear Creates Fund To Protect Kentuckians From Eviction
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — Kentucky’s governor has announced the creation of an eviction relief fund. Gov. Andy Beshear says it’s aimed at keeping people in their homes by reimbursing landlords… Read More