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Housing An evicted house at a suburban street with left belongings on the lawns near 8 mile road in the city of Detroit.
Housing ‘It Affects the Soul’: Michigan Families Face Brunt Of Housing Hardships

When Michigan families face housing hardship, it affects more than just them. Here’s how.

Joey Oliver Joey Oliver September 13, 2021 5:01 pm EDT
Coronavirus Tenants' rights advocates demonstrate in front of the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse in Boston on Jan. 13. ( Image via AP/Michael Dwyer)
Coronavirus NC Tenants Have Rights in This Pandemic. And a ‘Wall of Shame’ May Violate Them.

With a national and state moratoriums on evictions in place, a Charlotte landlord posted a “Wall of Shame” about tenants who were behind in rent.

Michael McElroy Michael McElroy February 4, 2021 4:02 pm EST
Coronavirus Mary Taylor and her family. Photos via subject.
Coronavirus ‘I Have Nowhere to Go’: This New York City Mother Is One of Millions Facing the Threat of Eviction

A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that nearly 7 million renter households face housing insecurity in the coming months.

Andy Hirschfeld Andy Hirschfeld December 18, 2020 12:16 pm EST
Housing President Donald Trump participates in the final presidential debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Housing Trump Is Trying to Gut Yet Another Housing Rule That Fights Discrimination

The ACLU and other groups have filed suit against the federal government to stop the rule change from going into effect.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright October 23, 2020 2:25 pm EDT
Arizona File photo by Dorthy Ray, Associated Press
Arizona Arizona Expected to Be Hit Hardest by Incoming ‘Tsunami of Evictions’

Arizona’s eviction and foreclosure rates were already double the national average before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mackenzie Belley Mackenzie Belley September 10, 2020 12:35 pm EDT

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Housing Evictions could soar as high as 40 million if the GOP doesn't act.
Housing This 61-Year-Old Disabled Man Is One of up to 40 Million at Risk of Eviction

Between 10 and 40 million Americans now face the risk of eviction, according to various studies. That could cause unprecedented levels of homelessness and poverty if the GOP doesn't act.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 14, 2020 3:02 pm EDT
Housing With key protections expired for much of Michigan, more renters than ever are facing eviction. Photo via Shutterstock.
Housing Nearly Half of Michigan Renters Are At Risk to Lose Their Homes Right Now

A new analysis of Census data shows Michigan families who rent are struggling to keep their homes afloat during the pandemic.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain August 12, 2020 4:05 pm EDT