Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Looming Debt Trap Facing Renters

Growing Homes Together writes that while eviction moratoriums may seem like attractive policy tools to help renters facing prolonged unemployment or reduced income, they will ultimately cause more harm than good. The CARES act helped by providing funds to help keep the rent paid. 

"The most effective way to avert a housing crisis is to keep renters current. To do so will require bipartisan agreement on a stimulus package that includes meaningful rental assistance."

Unfortunately, that time has passed for now -- at least until after the election. Read the post.

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