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Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller's audit finds - QNS

Eviction rates at PACT-managed NYCHA properties have tripled, raising serious concerns regarding tenant protections.

NYCHA Still Reeling With Rent Debts From COVID-19

NYCHA tenants are suffering from rent arrears due to exclusion from initial COVID-19 relief funding.
Urgent intervention is needed to address the ongoing rent issues faced by public housing residents.

Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller's audit finds - QNS

Eviction rates at PACT-managed NYCHA properties have tripled, raising serious concerns regarding tenant protections.

NYCHA Still Reeling With Rent Debts From COVID-19

NYCHA tenants are suffering from rent arrears due to exclusion from initial COVID-19 relief funding.
Urgent intervention is needed to address the ongoing rent issues faced by public housing residents.
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The London Buzz - 12th December 2024

Mass eviction of 80 tenants by a developer with little notice marks a troubling trend in housing security in London.
London leads the UK in electric vehicle adoption as residents prioritize sustainable transport options.
Aldi faces a £64,000 fine due to health violations linked to a rodent problem at its store.
A campaign emerges to save the historic YMCA building, emphasizing its cultural importance to the community.
#housing-crisis

Rough sleeping in London hits highest level in a decade

Rough sleeping in London reaches a decade-high with evictions driving the surge in new rough sleepers.

More than 150 residents face eviction as no fault notices served on apartment block

The Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on crucial social issues without paywalls.

'I may have to sofa surf with my six children'

Carly's story exemplifies the growing homelessness crisis in London due to rising rents and no-fault evictions, stressing the need for policy reform.

Bailiff evictions of renting households at six-year high, says MoJ

Bailiffs are evicting more renting households, with protesters demanding rent controls outside Grainger's office, highlighting the ongoing issue of evictions in the UK.

Mortgage repossession claims hit five year high in aftermath of Liz Truss mini-budget

Mortgage possession claims hit a five-year high post-Liz Truss's budget, impacting millions. High rates led to a surge in claims, affecting many households.

Rough sleeping in London hits highest level in a decade

Rough sleeping in London reaches a decade-high with evictions driving the surge in new rough sleepers.

More than 150 residents face eviction as no fault notices served on apartment block

The Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on crucial social issues without paywalls.

'I may have to sofa surf with my six children'

Carly's story exemplifies the growing homelessness crisis in London due to rising rents and no-fault evictions, stressing the need for policy reform.

Bailiff evictions of renting households at six-year high, says MoJ

Bailiffs are evicting more renting households, with protesters demanding rent controls outside Grainger's office, highlighting the ongoing issue of evictions in the UK.

Mortgage repossession claims hit five year high in aftermath of Liz Truss mini-budget

Mortgage possession claims hit a five-year high post-Liz Truss's budget, impacting millions. High rates led to a surge in claims, affecting many households.
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#tenant-protection

San Jose needs plan for protecting renters, audit finds - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's tenant protection policy lacks enforcement mechanisms against unlawful evictions by landlords.

L.A. moves to protect renters who got a pet during the pandemic lockdown

The Los Angeles City Council voted to protect tenants who took in pets during the pandemic, even if it was against their leases.
Tenants must notify their landlords within a month if they have unauthorized pets, and the ordinance does not apply to pets brought in after January 31, 2023.

San Jose needs plan for protecting renters, audit finds - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's tenant protection policy lacks enforcement mechanisms against unlawful evictions by landlords.

L.A. moves to protect renters who got a pet during the pandemic lockdown

The Los Angeles City Council voted to protect tenants who took in pets during the pandemic, even if it was against their leases.
Tenants must notify their landlords within a month if they have unauthorized pets, and the ordinance does not apply to pets brought in after January 31, 2023.
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#housing

Opinion: Don't be misled on housing vote yes on Measure BB, no on Measure CC

The cost of living in the Bay Area is excessively high, influenced by corporate landlords and increasing evictions post-COVID.

Meet the District 5 candidates: Where to focus housing efforts?

Rent control and social housing work in District 5
Challenges with relying on trickle-down economics for affordable housing

Opinion: Don't be misled on housing vote yes on Measure BB, no on Measure CC

The cost of living in the Bay Area is excessively high, influenced by corporate landlords and increasing evictions post-COVID.

Meet the District 5 candidates: Where to focus housing efforts?

Rent control and social housing work in District 5
Challenges with relying on trickle-down economics for affordable housing
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Rent is eating up a greater share of tenants' income in almost every state

The number of renters spending over 30% of income on housing has drastically increased, affecting their ability to meet basic needs.
#housing-rights

Spiking Evictions Renew Calls to Reform NYC Marshals System

New York City's private marshals profited significantly from increased evictions, raising concerns over their operational model and the impact on tenants.

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.

Spiking Evictions Renew Calls to Reform NYC Marshals System

New York City's private marshals profited significantly from increased evictions, raising concerns over their operational model and the impact on tenants.

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.
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Overcharged, then evicted: How errors push out public housing residents

Some public housing tenants face mistaken rent hikes and evictions, leading to challenges in keeping their homes.
#tenant-rights

Silicon Valley evictions increase after pandemic protections expire - San Jose Spotlight

Increasing free legal services for tenants in Santa Clara County could lead to a decrease in evictions.

What L.A. renters should know now that COVID tenant protections are gone

Renter protection programs in Los Angeles have expired, and tenants who couldn't pay rent during the pandemic must start paying again.
The end of these programs is likely to lead to homelessness or tenants leaving the city and state, according to tenant advocates.

Silicon Valley evictions increase after pandemic protections expire - San Jose Spotlight

Increasing free legal services for tenants in Santa Clara County could lead to a decrease in evictions.

What L.A. renters should know now that COVID tenant protections are gone

Renter protection programs in Los Angeles have expired, and tenants who couldn't pay rent during the pandemic must start paying again.
The end of these programs is likely to lead to homelessness or tenants leaving the city and state, according to tenant advocates.
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#renter-protections

Is the eviction of hundreds of renters from Barrington Plaza legal? A court case to decide is now underway.

The case at Barrington Plaza serves as a crucial test of renter protections and the legality of evictions in Los Angeles amid an affordable housing crisis.

Opinion: Renting in L.A. could go from bad to worse

Los Angeles' pandemic-era renter protections have expired, allowing landlords to increase rents and collect unpaid back rent.
There is concern that the expiration of renter protections will lead to a spike in evictions and homelessness in Los Angeles.

Is the eviction of hundreds of renters from Barrington Plaza legal? A court case to decide is now underway.

The case at Barrington Plaza serves as a crucial test of renter protections and the legality of evictions in Los Angeles amid an affordable housing crisis.

Opinion: Renting in L.A. could go from bad to worse

Los Angeles' pandemic-era renter protections have expired, allowing landlords to increase rents and collect unpaid back rent.
There is concern that the expiration of renter protections will lead to a spike in evictions and homelessness in Los Angeles.
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Rural America Is in the Midst of an Eviction Crisis

Black rural Americans impacted by redlining and discrimination in lending.
Southern Black rural counties experience higher eviction filing rates than white counterparts.
#homelessness

Alarm over rise in refugees sleeping rough after Home Office evictions

Hundreds of refugees were evicted from Home Office accommodation in London, leading to an increase in rough sleepers.
Over 90% of refugees living on the streets had received a positive decision on their asylum claim.

Over 26,000 tenants kicked out by no fault evictions despite pledge to scrap policy

Over 26,000 tenants in England have been evicted through no-fault evictions since the government promised to scrap them in 2019.
The number of landlords starting no-fault eviction court proceedings has risen by 28% in one year.

Alarm over rise in refugees sleeping rough after Home Office evictions

Hundreds of refugees were evicted from Home Office accommodation in London, leading to an increase in rough sleepers.
Over 90% of refugees living on the streets had received a positive decision on their asylum claim.

Over 26,000 tenants kicked out by no fault evictions despite pledge to scrap policy

Over 26,000 tenants in England have been evicted through no-fault evictions since the government promised to scrap them in 2019.
The number of landlords starting no-fault eviction court proceedings has risen by 28% in one year.
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#migrants

New York Begins Evicting Migrant Families Who Hit a Shelter Time Limit

New York City has begun evicting migrant families from homeless shelters, urging them to find permanent housing.
Nearly 70,000 migrants are currently living in a mix of hotels, shelters, and tents in the city.

Mayor Adams suspends migrant evictions during snowstorm

Mayor Eric Adams paused a controversial rule that forces migrants to re-apply for a shelter spot after 30 or 60 days
The pause in evictions was announced due to a nor'easter snowstorm hitting the city

New York Begins Evicting Migrant Families Who Hit a Shelter Time Limit

New York City has begun evicting migrant families from homeless shelters, urging them to find permanent housing.
Nearly 70,000 migrants are currently living in a mix of hotels, shelters, and tents in the city.

Mayor Adams suspends migrant evictions during snowstorm

Mayor Eric Adams paused a controversial rule that forces migrants to re-apply for a shelter spot after 30 or 60 days
The pause in evictions was announced due to a nor'easter snowstorm hitting the city
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Douglas Emmett Takes Out Construction Debt on Barrington Plaza

Real estate investment trust Douglas Emmett has secured a $550 million loan package backed by a portfolio of properties, including the embattled Barrington Plaza in West Los Angeles.
Last year, Douglas Emmett evicted tenants from Barrington Plaza, impacting over 700 affordable units, citing the need for fire sprinkler installation.
The loan is a floating-rate loan that will mature in 2027, with an interest rate based on the secured overnight financing rate plus 1.48 percent.

Griswold: California banned crime-free housing.' Other states should too

California becomes the first state to ban crime-free housing programs
Crime-free housing policies do not effectively reduce crime and disproportionately harm low-income and minority renters.

Afghan hero pilot given asylum now faces imminent homelessness

Afghan pilot who helped Britain in war against Taliban facing homelessness after Home Office changed eviction rules
More than 13,000 refugees with recently granted asylum seeking emergency help from councils in 2023
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