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To Ward Off the Eviction Crisis, Look Not to Congress, But to the Grassroots
It will take the concerted action of those most impacted by the crisis to keep people housed.
“It’s Not Just a Loss of Electricity” — Ida Left People Houseless and Jobless
A tenants' union in New Orleans is demanding a new freeze on evictions and a quick transition to renewable energy.
750,000 Households May Face Eviction If Congress Doesn’t Act, Says Goldman Sachs
Meanwhile, states have disbursed just 11 percent of the $46.5 billion in rental assistance from the federal government.
Cori Bush Urges Congress to Act as Supreme Court Ends Eviction Moratorium
“We didn't sleep on those steps just to give up now,” said the Missouri Democrat.
Only 11 Percent of Rental Aid Has Been Disbursed, Says US Treasury
States are delivering funds so slowly that an eviction surge is likely even if the Supreme Court upholds the moratorium.
Corporate Property-Buying Spree May Make Housing Even Less Affordable Amid COVID
Corporate investors have been buying up homes from landlords unable to maintain their properties without rental income.
Renters Are Calling for Direct Cash Assistance as Evictions Loom
An estimated 3.5 million adults say it’s likely they will be evicted in the next two months.
Housing Advocates Welcome CDC Eviction Moratorium But Say It’s Not Enough
The new moratorium is “a Band-Aid over a bullet wound,” says KC Tenants Director Tara Raghuveer.
Real Estate Groups Have So Far Poured Millions Into Stopping Eviction Moratorium
The real estate industry has spent over $100 million on lobbying over the course of the pandemic.
Ilhan Omar Says Rent Should Be Canceled Until End of Pandemic
The newest eviction moratorium will merely delay a housing crisis unless Congress takes additional action, warns Omar.