/tags/eviction Eviction en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:15:00 GMT /2024-08-26/ohios-eviction-rates-surged-last-year-and-theyre-not-slowing-down Many Ohio counties saw drastic increases in eviction filings last year. The trend is continuing into 2024, as communities run out of pandemic-era emergency rental assistance. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:15:00 GMT /2024-08-26/ohios-eviction-rates-surged-last-year-and-theyre-not-slowing-down Kendall Crawford /show/all-sides/2024-07-19/evictions-hit-20-year-high-in-columbus Rising rents coupled with inflation make it harder for people to pay and landlords say rising property taxes and maintenance costs are making it harder to keep prices down. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-07-19/evictions-hit-20-year-high-in-columbus /2024-06-14/central-ohio-advocates-say-kids-can-be-listed-on-evictions-are-at-risk-for-long-term-consequences A housing advocate in central Ohio warns that more kids are being listed on eviction proceedings, as eviction rates increase. Though the problem isn't widespread, it can have huge consequences on the children's future access to credit and rental housing. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-06-14/central-ohio-advocates-say-kids-can-be-listed-on-evictions-are-at-risk-for-long-term-consequences Renee Fox /2024-04-03/study-high-eviction-rates-may-harm-black-womens-mental-health-during-pregnancy A new study suggests that living in a neighborhood with high rates of eviction can lead to high levels of psychological distress, even for neighbors not facing eviction. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-04-03/study-high-eviction-rates-may-harm-black-womens-mental-health-during-pregnancy Matthew Rand /politics-government/2023-05-16/columbus-city-council-considering-new-housing-laws-amid-eviction-spike The council is considering requiring landlords to accept third party payments and a "Pay to Stay" requirement allowing residents time to secure rental assistance up until an eviction judgement. Tue, 16 May 2023 20:20:45 GMT /politics-government/2023-05-16/columbus-city-council-considering-new-housing-laws-amid-eviction-spike George Shillcock /2022-12-19/franklin-county-eviction-filings-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels It's been over a year since the last COVID-related eviction moratorium expired, and central Ohio eviction filings have been creeping up ever since. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:46:18 GMT /2022-12-19/franklin-county-eviction-filings-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels Matthew Rand /news/2021-08-24/columbus-announces-12-2-million-towards-rental-assistance The City of Columbus will distribute $12.2 million in rental assistance to 26 local community organizations. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:03:29 GMT /news/2021-08-24/columbus-announces-12-2-million-towards-rental-assistance Michael Lee /news/2021-08-06/judge-says-franklin-county-wont-follow-latest-eviction-moratorium Administrative judge Ted Barrows says the county will follow an appeals court ruling that said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority with an earlier eviction moratorium. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:24:46 GMT /news/2021-08-06/judge-says-franklin-county-wont-follow-latest-eviction-moratorium Steve Brown /news/2021-08-04/central-ohio-housing-advocates-welcome-new-eviction-moratorium The CDC has issued a new eviction moratorium, this time tied to a county’s rate of community transmission. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:27:23 GMT /news/2021-08-04/central-ohio-housing-advocates-welcome-new-eviction-moratorium Nick Evans /coronavirus/2021-08-03/the-biden-administration-plans-a-new-eviction-moratorium-after-a-federal-ban-lapsed After intense pressure from progressives, the CDC has announced a more limited eviction moratorium days after an earlier freeze on evictions expired. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 23:02:45 GMT /coronavirus/2021-08-03/the-biden-administration-plans-a-new-eviction-moratorium-after-a-federal-ban-lapsed Barbara Sprunt