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www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
6 days ago
London

Homelesness charity celebrates 'bigger and better things' after shock eviction

A charity tackling poverty and homelessness moved to a larger location after facing eviction, raising funds to secure a new premises and expand its services. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Like a knife through the heart': two years after his desperate death, George Abraham was asked if he still needed housing

Indigenous families in Western Australia have been evicted from public housing, leading to homelessness and vulnerability
The deaths of Australians experiencing homelessness are largely invisible and not properly counted or understood [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

National Public Housing Museum opens exhibit on eviction: 'Housing insecurity is weighing heavy on so many of us'

Housing has become unaffordable for half of U.S. renters, impacting eviction rates and homelessness.
The National Public Housing Museum has launched an immersive exhibit called 'Evicted' to raise awareness about housing insecurity. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Met Police apologises after homeless people's tents destroyed outside Camden hospital

The Met Police has apologized for unlawfully destroying the belongings of a homeless person after evicting them from outside a London hospital.
The apology came after a legal challenge by a human rights' charity, Liberty, who represented the evicted homeless person. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Porsche-driving Long Island squatters evicted by sheriff's deputies who changed locks, removed their belongings

Accused squatters evicted from home after duping judge with false claims. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

'Vigilantes' try to evict squatters at $1M Queens house after homeowner who confronted them is arrested in tense standoff

Vigilantes attempted to evict squatters from a Queens home after the homeowner's arrest.
Neighbors observed suspicious behavior and renovations in the million-dollar property by the squatters. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Allegedly racist LI squatters officially booted after not paying mortgage for over a decade - but leave a wreck behind

Long Island squatters evicted after not paying mortgage for over a decade
Home left in deplorable condition after eviction [ more ]
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BBC News
5 days ago
Chelsea

Chelsea 'mega boats' served eviction notice

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council served an eviction notice to two houseboats in West London due to concerns about spoiling the River Thames view. [ more ]
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
2 days ago
London

East London family evicted during Covid while council did nothing to help'

Local councils must promptly assist vulnerable families facing eviction to prevent humiliation and distress. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Eltham: Tenants say they were given 12 hours to leave homes

Families in a south-east London block of flats were given 12 hours' notice to leave their rented homes.
One tenant was given just half an hour to pack and leave, leaving many of her possessions behind. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Walthamstow: Hundreds of asylum seekers told to leave Ibis hotel by tomorrow

Hundreds of migrants living in an east London hotel face an abrupt eviction
The Home Office has housed up to 400 people at the Ibis hotel while their asylum claims are being processed [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
London

Landlord may sell up over Greenwich Council licensing rules

A London landlord is being told by Greenwich Council to start eviction proceedings against her tenants due to problems with the council's licensing system.
The landlord may have to sell her flats if she cannot find a solution.
Greenwich Council has been contacted for a response. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

Paris police evict hundreds of migrants ahead of Olympics DW 04/17/2024

Rights groups fear evicted migrants will be more vulnerable with Paris clearing a major migrant squat before the Olympics. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Health

Mortality surged for renters facing eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic, study finds

Risks of eviction on mortality rates during the pandemic
Highlighting the critical connection between housing and public health [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Octogenarian owner of iconic dive bar Lucy's reflects on 4 decades of East Village nightlife: Rolling Stones, U2 and skinheads

Lucy's, an iconic dive bar in the East Village, is in danger of closing its doors forever after nearly 40 years of operation.
The new owner of the building that houses Lucy's is more than tripling the rent to $25,000 a month, making it unaffordable for the current owner.
Lucy's owner, Ludwika 'Lucy' Mickevicius, is facing eviction next month and hopes that someone will take over the bar to prevent its closure. [ more ]
silive
3 months ago
Boston

Boston Market closes its last restaurant on Staten Island

The Port Richmond Boston Market on Staten Island has closed down.
The closure was due to a legal possession notice posted by a city marshal. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 months ago
SF food

Landlord trying to evict one of SF's best 49ers bars

Blackthorn, a popular neighborhood sports bar in San Francisco, is facing eviction after 30 years in operation.
The bar's landlord alleges that Blackthorn's owners have been occupying the space illegally since their rental agreement ended.
Blackthorn's owners allege that the landlord is pushing them out to make room for the owner's sister to open her own bar. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
California

LA Tenants Face Deadline To Start Paying Back Rent Debt | KQED

Renters in Los Angeles are no longer protected from eviction or rent increases, meaning they must start paying back rent and face potential rent hikes.
Prison officials in California have been mishandling misconduct complaints by reclassifying them as routine grievances to reduce backlog. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Council tenants forced into debt' and facing eviction over tripling energy bills

Residents in south London face eviction over massive heating bill increases.
They are unable to switch suppliers as their homes are heated by shared heat networks. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

LA Tenants Approved for Assistance Spared Eviction for Now

Los Angeles City Council has voted to prohibit the eviction of tenants who were approved for rental assistance but haven't received it.
Only a quarter of the city's $30.4 million set aside for rental assistance has been distributed so far. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
5 months ago
LA real estate

LA City Council Seeks to Expand Tenants Rights

Los Angeles City Council is considering two proposed ordinances to protect renters: one providing legal representation for tenants facing eviction and the other allowing tenants to keep pets acquired during the pandemic.
The right-to-counsel proposal aims to establish a permanent eviction defense program, ensuring legal services for low-income tenants. The estimated cost of the program is $67.8 million per year.
The proposed ordinances must pass the City Council and are expected to be reviewed next year. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. City Council votes to protect tenants while they await rental assistance

The Los Angeles City Council voted to prohibit the eviction of tenants whose rental assistance applications have been approved but are waiting to receive their funds.
The deadline for tenants to pay pandemic-era rental arrears is approaching, and more than 25,000 applicants are waiting to find out if they are eligible for funds. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Alameda County sheriff's deputy shot while serving eviction

Sheriff's deputy shot while serving eviction in Union City
Deputy's injuries described as critical but not life-threatening [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Vendors who were banned from Brooklyn Bridge now also banned from DUMBO

The Parks Department evicted souvenir vendors from Washington Street in DUMBO, resulting in less crowded sidewalks.
Only two merchandise sellers and three art vendors were allowed to stay, with one vendor expressing disappointment at the decrease in foot traffic. [ more ]
Flipboard
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Former Brooklyn Bridge vendors say they may have to move again | Flipboard

Vendors facing eviction from NYC streets by Parks Enforcement [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Oak Park, which has been providing shelter for migrants, will require them to move out of hotel, YMCA by Jan. 31

Approximately 160 migrants housed in Oak Park will be required to move out by Jan. 31.
The village will assist migrants in finding new shelter, including potentially relocating them to another city or state if they have stable housing there. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Swift Mansion fire was arson, CPD says

Chicago police are investigating a fire at the historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville, which had recently been the subject of eviction lawsuits.
The lawsuits allege that the building owners were illegally evicting low-income tenants to make room for South American migrants. [ more ]
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