Landlords

New York City Considers A Bold Idea To Keep People From Being Pushed Out Of Their Homes

Activists are calling for a number of new policies to expand the reach of community land trusts.

Abigail Savitch-Lew Mar 29, 2021

Most Tenants Facing Eviction Don’t Have a Right to an Attorney. Lawmakers Want to Change That

Numerous city councils and state legislatures are debating giving renters a right to counsel, which can make the difference between stability and catastrophe.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Feb 18, 2021

Cities Are Pressuring Landlords to Evict People Under ‘Crime-Free’ Housing Laws

In Granite City, Illinois, landlords have been penalized for refusing to evict tenants who have criminal records or are simply living with someone who does.

Cinnamon Janzer Jan 11, 2021

How Organizers Are Defending Against Evictions Amid a Pandemic

Tenants rights groups in Brooklyn, Kansas City, New Orleans, and elsewhere are using physical blockades and direct action to keep people in their homes.

Bryce Covert Oct 20, 2020

President Trump’s Eviction Moratorium Falls Far Short Of Calls For Rent And Mortgage Cancellation

Tenants and progressive leaders who cried out for a national action must now grapple with two truths: This eviction moratorium will save lives, but everything about it is a page out of Trump’s re-election playbook.

Tara Raghuveer Sep 02, 2020

Corporate Landlords Have Gotten Government Aid. Tenants Haven’t.

Some corporate landlords who received federal PPP loans are notorious for mistreating tenants.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Aug 13, 2020

For Striking NYC Tenants With Notorious Landlords, the Problem Is Not Just COVID-19

Some are striking because they can’t afford to pay the rent. Others are striking in protest against what they say is inhumane treatment.

Abigail Savitch-Lew May 13, 2020