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NewsChain
2 months ago
London

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
20 hours ago
London

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

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 [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
Mission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

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 [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

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 [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York 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. [ more ]
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