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“The wave of evictions shows how tenants are sometimes adversely impacted when big apartment landlords default on loans, thrusting buildings into a period of limbo.”
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Dozens of S.F. tenants stunned by eviction notices despite paying rent
San Francisco tenants’ rights advocates said they have “never seen this level of evictions” from a single landlord.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
“The wave of evictions shows how tenants are sometimes adversely impacted when big apartment landlords default on loans, thrusting buildings into a period of limbo.”
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“Today Charlotte’s new faith-based housing initiative has led at least 100 congregations to express interest in transforming their land.”
How Churches are Surviving and Serving Through Housing
How two very different churches approached projects in Charlotte shows what is possible for the faith-based housing movement in Dallas.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
“Today Charlotte’s new faith-based housing initiative has led at least 100 congregations to express interest in transforming their land.”
“The Office of Consumer Protection is seeing, on average, 200 landlord-tenant complaints a year.”
New measures in Howard County aim to address issues between landlords and tenants
Howard County leaders unveiled a new initiative to improve the relationship between tenants and landlords, with the ultimate goal of ensuring housing is more stable in the county.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“The Office of Consumer Protection is seeing, on average, 200 landlord-tenant complaints a year.”
“The heat don't work. Sometimes the water doesn't work, sometimes the elevators don't work.”
Congressman visits Raytown apartment complex with residents on rent strike
Tenants who have complained about living conditions for months at the Bowen Tower Apartments in Raytown got a visit from U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver on Friday.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“The heat don't work. Sometimes the water doesn't work, sometimes the elevators don't work.”
“It’s not just our clients who are suffering. Their kiddos are moving schools. They’re not able to keep steady employment because now they’ve had to move across town.”
Program that provides lawyers during evictions could see funding cut
You’re in court and facing an eviction. It’s a scary process if there’s no lawyer to help you. That’s what so many people in Toledo experience and now a program to give them legal help is facing a…
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January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
“It’s not just our clients who are suffering. Their kiddos are moving schools. They’re not able to keep steady employment because now they’ve had to move across town.”
“As the two eviction programs merge, housing advocates worry there aren’t enough trained navigators in court.”
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Indy programs that offer free eviction help are merging
But some key positions are still unfilled.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
“As the two eviction programs merge, housing advocates worry there aren’t enough trained navigators in court.”
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How do evictions impact school children? Learn more about this tonight at 7 pm ET!
Join our research collaborator Peter Hepburn for a conversation hosted by the Montgomery County Renters Alliance.
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Join our research collaborator Peter Hepburn for a conversation hosted by the Montgomery County Renters Alliance.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:22 PM
How do evictions impact school children? Learn more about this tonight at 7 pm ET!
Join our research collaborator Peter Hepburn for a conversation hosted by the Montgomery County Renters Alliance.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join our research collaborator Peter Hepburn for a conversation hosted by the Montgomery County Renters Alliance.
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“Research on criminal courts, for example, has shown that proactive outreach and clearer information can improve defendant participation.”
Why WA's tenant right-to-counsel law isn't working | Op-Ed
Until Washington fixes the eviction process itself, the promise of a right to counsel will remain out of reach for many of the people who need it most.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“Research on criminal courts, for example, has shown that proactive outreach and clearer information can improve defendant participation.”
“When you evict someone in a market with a 2.1% vacancy rate, you’re not helping them find better housing. You’re making them homeless.”
Commentary | Maryellen Griffin: Evictions cause homelessness. We can’t afford more.
"The data confirms what common sense tells us: eviction is a leading cause of homelessness. Thousands of Vermonters are already homeless, including hundreds of children, and legislative proposals to…
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January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
“When you evict someone in a market with a 2.1% vacancy rate, you’re not helping them find better housing. You’re making them homeless.”
“There’s such a stated commitment to tackling our housing crisis, so it’s ironic that a lot of these actions do the opposite.”
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January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“There’s such a stated commitment to tackling our housing crisis, so it’s ironic that a lot of these actions do the opposite.”
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“Once people reach a crisis moment and they receive that eviction filing data, that's after a host of series of economic conditions that have created that pressure for an individual or a family.”
Denver's 2025 eviction filings still higher than pre-pandemic levels
Denver recorded just under 16,000 eviction filings in 2025, maintaining crisis-level numbers nearly identical to 2024's record highs.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
“Once people reach a crisis moment and they receive that eviction filing data, that's after a host of series of economic conditions that have created that pressure for an individual or a family.”
"It’s too expensive. I was having to move every year when my lease was up because my rent was going up $400, $500, $600 dollars.”
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Arizona lawmaker targets Wall Street investors buying up single-family homes
State Rep. Nick Kupper, a Republican from Surprise, introduced House Bill 2325, dubbed the “Own Something and Be Happy Act,” which would limit corporate ownership of houses and stop bulk buying.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
"It’s too expensive. I was having to move every year when my lease was up because my rent was going up $400, $500, $600 dollars.”
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“Lawmakers, advocates on both the left and right, have identified this new phenomenon as a culprit in the housing affordability problem.”
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Trump’s Latest Target: Corporate Landlords
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January 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“Lawmakers, advocates on both the left and right, have identified this new phenomenon as a culprit in the housing affordability problem.”
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“If you are seeking legal help or advice, or if you are trying to seek rental assistance, it is nearly impossible to do it in that short of a timeline. And those places aren’t open on the weekends either.”
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Lawmakers Seek Balance in Oklahoma’s Landlord-Tenant Act - Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma eviction filings have remained above 45,000 per year for the past four years, and renters have not received significant support from the state government. Some lawmakers want to change that.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
“If you are seeking legal help or advice, or if you are trying to seek rental assistance, it is nearly impossible to do it in that short of a timeline. And those places aren’t open on the weekends either.”
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“It’s all about stabilizing communities. Any kind of measure about stabilizing housing, stabilizing our neighborhoods, is going to reduce violence.”
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Link between evictions, Chicago gun violence found in new study
Researchers at the University of Chicago found that for every 1 percent increase in eviction rate in a given census tract, there were 2.66 additional shootings there.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“It’s all about stabilizing communities. Any kind of measure about stabilizing housing, stabilizing our neighborhoods, is going to reduce violence.”
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Via: @chicago.suntimes.com
“Most applicants have lost their jobs, experienced increased cost of living, or are struggling financially.”
Urban League's housing program helps San Diego families avoid eviction with up to $10,000 grants
Urban League's new housing program provides up to $10,000 in rental relief to San Diego families facing eviction, with no repayment required.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“Most applicants have lost their jobs, experienced increased cost of living, or are struggling financially.”
“Most clients describe unexpected emergencies that derailed their budgets: car repairs, sick children causing missed work, or childcare problems.”
Dallas Study: 84% Of Eviction Clients In 2025 Were First-Timers, Not Repeat Offenders
A Dallas study reveals that most tenants facing eviction aren't repeat offenders, challenging assumptions about who ends up in housing court.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“Most clients describe unexpected emergencies that derailed their budgets: car repairs, sick children causing missed work, or childcare problems.”
“Outside of economics, state law is also skewed toward landlords rather than tenant rights, which can cause more problem for someone with an eviction filed on their record.”
Nearly 200K evictions filed in NC and 3K filed in NHCO in 2025: New Study - WWAYTV3
A new study from the North Carolina Housing Coalition found a major rise in evictions in 2025 compared to previous years. The report says there were almost 200,000 evictions filed in the state last…
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“Outside of economics, state law is also skewed toward landlords rather than tenant rights, which can cause more problem for someone with an eviction filed on their record.”
“Developers flooded the Sunbelt with new luxury buildings and flashy amenities during the pandemic years, when droves of remote workers were moving in.”
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January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
“Developers flooded the Sunbelt with new luxury buildings and flashy amenities during the pandemic years, when droves of remote workers were moving in.”
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“The Know-Your-Rights mural in Richmond, California, includes pointers on rent control, just cause eviction, and fair chance housing.”
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Art that Informs: A Know-Your-Housing-Rights Mural
This Richmond, California, artwork addresses reentry after incarceration, eviction, and more.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
“The Know-Your-Rights mural in Richmond, California, includes pointers on rent control, just cause eviction, and fair chance housing.”
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“High upfront costs, credit and income screening rules, and past evictions keep families stuck in hotel rooms for months or even years.”
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Georgia State study shows how much tenants spend on extended-stay hotels
A new Georgia State University study found more than 4,600 people are living in extended-stay hotels because they can’t access traditional rental housing, even though many are working and paying more…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
“High upfront costs, credit and income screening rules, and past evictions keep families stuck in hotel rooms for months or even years.”
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“Many tenants who experience this kind of sexual harassment – particularly those with fewer financial resources – often feel powerless to report harassment for fear of eviction, retaliation or homelessness.”
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Opinion/Guest column: No place for sexual harassment in housing
Tenants should not have to choose between enduring sexual harassment and abuse in their home and being without a home.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
“Many tenants who experience this kind of sexual harassment – particularly those with fewer financial resources – often feel powerless to report harassment for fear of eviction, retaliation or homelessness.”
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“Each individual apartment building is historically, architecturally significant in its own way… But the district as a whole also benefits from the density and the continuity of the neighborhood.”
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Palmer Park apartments in Detroit face uncertain future
Some Palmer Park apartment buildings’ future in Detroit are uncertain after Phoenix-based landlord Urban Communities stopped paying its bills.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“Each individual apartment building is historically, architecturally significant in its own way… But the district as a whole also benefits from the density and the continuity of the neighborhood.”
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“Nearly eight in 10 Americans say finding affordable housing in their community is either very difficult or somewhat difficult.”
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January 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
“Nearly eight in 10 Americans say finding affordable housing in their community is either very difficult or somewhat difficult.”
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