All articles tagged with #evictions
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Lombok, Indonesia's laidback surfer's paradise, is undergoing rapid development to emulate Bali's success as a tourist destination, leading to economic opportunities but also social and environmental concerns, including evictions and cultural changes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Syrian security forces raided the Alawite suburb of al-Somaria in Damascus, marking homes with 'X's and 'O's to indicate who could stay or must leave, leading to a significant exodus of residents amid ongoing sectarian tensions and property disputes rooted in Assad-era policies.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Mission Local
Amid a booming AI industry in San Francisco, rents have surged to near pre-pandemic levels, leading to a spike in eviction notices, especially for nonpayment, as affordability declines and landlords become less flexible. City officials view the economic growth driven by AI as positive, despite the negative impact on tenants, with many newcomers and high venture capital investment fueling the housing market rebound.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
New York City has begun enforcing stricter rules on migrant shelters, limiting some adult asylum-seekers to 30 days in the system before they must find their own housing. Exceptions can be made for those with extenuating circumstances. The move aims to alleviate the overwhelmed shelter system, which currently houses about 65,000 migrants. Critics argue the new rules are inhumane and poorly implemented, while city officials insist they are necessary to manage the influx of migrants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Chicago has begun evicting migrants from its shelters, causing widespread confusion and frustration among those affected. The city has sought to limit shelter stays to 60 days for the more than 10,000 migrants, requiring them to find housing or apply for other shelter at the city’s “landing zone” for new arrivals after their exit dates arrive. The evictions come amid a measles outbreak at one of the shelters, and the policy has faced backlash from advocates and some elected officials. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has defended the policy as necessary to optimize resources and advance a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency for migrants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NewsNation Now
Chicago will begin evicting migrants from city shelters, with around 3,800 facing eviction after modifications to the 60-day exit program. Exemptions will allow some migrants, including parents of Chicago Public Schools students, to avoid eviction. The city blames the federal government and Texas Governor Greg Abbott for the crisis, with 11,200 migrants currently in city and state-run shelters. Evictions will be carried out with education and grace, and the city does not plan to use law enforcement in the process.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gothamist
A new analysis of 2021 city housing data reveals that one in three households in New York City are spending at least half their income on rent, while 55% are spending about a third of their earnings on housing. The report from the Community Service Society shows that 1.2 million households in the city are considered "rent burdened," with 34% of tenants being "severely rent-burdened." The situation is most dire for the poorest New Yorkers, with 84% of households earning below the federal poverty line being severely rent burdened. The ongoing affordable housing crisis has led to a surge in homelessness and eviction filings, with unpaid rent mounting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights the need for rent regulations, affordable housing solutions, and increased access to housing vouchers to address the crisis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood workers, including actors, writers, and crew members, are facing eviction and seeking rent assistance as strikes in the industry continue. The work stoppage has caused a significant impact on their income, leading to difficulties in paying rent and bills. Hollywood organizations such as the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Entertainment Community Fund, and Motion Picture & Television Fund have been providing grants to help workers cover their housing costs. The housing challenges are exacerbated by the pandemic, with some individuals already struggling financially before the strikes. The average rent in Los Angeles is high, making it difficult for workers to sustain their living expenses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Divvy Homes, a rent-to-own company, has faced criticism from some customers who have experienced problems with the homes they rented. While Divvy's innovative model requires renters to save for a down payment, making it easier to secure a potential mortgage, it also results in higher monthly payments compared to other rent-to-own firms. Rapid inflation has made these payments a struggle for some customers, leading to an increase in eviction actions. Divvy has acknowledged the need to improve its response to repair requests and has implemented measures to address customer complaints. Despite the challenges, approximately 47% of Divvy's customers have successfully transitioned from renters to homeowners.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Eviction filings by landlords have surged due to rising rents and a shortage of affordable housing, with rates more than 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels in some cities. Protections against eviction have ended, and emergency rental assistance money has dried up in most places, leaving low-income renters in an even worse situation than before the pandemic. Homelessness is rising as a result, with few places for displaced tenants to go. While some pandemic protections are being made permanent, millions of tenants from New York state to Las Vegas have been evicted or face imminent eviction.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
Eviction filings by landlords have surged over 50% above pre-pandemic levels in some cities due to rising rents and a shortage of affordable housing. Most low-income tenants can no longer count on pandemic resources that had kept them housed, and many are finding it hard to recover because they haven’t found steady work or their wages haven’t kept pace with the rising cost of rent, food and other necessities. Homelessness is rising as a result.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Eviction filings by landlords have surged in many US cities, driven by rising rents and a long-running shortage of affordable housing. Most low-income tenants can no longer count on pandemic resources that had kept them housed, and many are finding it hard to recover because they haven’t found steady work or their wages haven’t kept pace with the rising cost of rent, food and other necessities. Homelessness, as a result, is rising. Despite some pandemic protections being made permanent, millions of tenants from New York state to Las Vegas have been evicted or face imminent eviction.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The razing of older mobile home parks across the United States worries advocates who say bulldozing them permanently eliminates some of the already limited housing for the poorest of the poor. Residents may have to double up with relatives or live in their cars amid spiking evictions and homelessness, they warn. Industry groups estimate that more than 20 million people live in some 43,000 mobile home parks across the United States.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Foreclosures in the US have surged by 22% in Q1 2023, with Illinois, Delaware, and New Jersey being the hardest hit states. The expiration of foreclosure moratoriums implemented during the pandemic has created a backlog of foreclosure activity, causing lenders to catch up. The rise in foreclosures is attributed to ongoing economic challenges such as rising unemployment and persistent inflation, which has slammed US household budgets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Assisted-living facilities in the US are increasingly evicting residents who rely on Medicaid to pay their bills, leaving them with few options when turned out. While federal law protects Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing homes from eviction, the law does not protect residents of assisted-living facilities. The evictions highlight the pitfalls of the US long-term care system, which is showing fractures from the pandemic just as a wave of 73 million baby boomers is hitting an age where they are likely to need more day-to-day care.