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How One LA Couple Is Coping With Rent Hikes
I showed up to meet Marcus Robinson and his girlfriend, Brittney Price, on a weekday afternoon in Los Angeles. They invited me into their home, where they had just signed the lease. They told me it was a challenge to land this place just a few blocks from downtown. Robinson and Price are both freelance artists. Like many, the pandemic…
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LA Rent Is Among the Least Affordable in the US. How Did This Happen?
In 2021, rent rose about 14% across the country, the biggest surge in over two years. Of the 10 U.S. cities with the highest average rent, six, including Los Angeles, are in California. NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadways talks to one couple, both artists, who were hit hard by the rent spike and explores potential solutions.
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Florida Lawmakers File ‘Miya's Law,' Which Advocates for Renters' Safety
The family of slain college student Miya Marcano wants to make sure the tragedy sparks change.
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Pelosi, Democrats Call on Biden to Extend Eviction Ban
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders are calling on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation’s eviction moratorium
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Ban on Evictions in Philadelphia Extended Until Early November
Landlords, for now, can file to evict tenants who aren’t able to pay rent in Philadelphia. But they can’t officially kick people out of their homes until at least Nov. 9 due to a judge’s order for an extension. NBC10’s Mitch Blacher has the details....
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Camden County Renters Are Getting Help Amid Pandemic
Camden County renters are getting new help to keep them in their homes amid the pandemic. NBC10’s South Jersey Reporter Cydney Long walks us through how you can qualify for this new program.
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Ripple Effects: Protecting the Unemployed From the Looming Eviction Crisis
James Ryan, the President of Time For Homes, join us to speak about housing insecurity and the growing number of evictions as ripple effects from COVID-19.
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Qualified Philly Renters Can Get Grant Money But Landlords Must Meet Requirements
Grant money is available for qualified Philadelphia renters. But landlords must be willing to meet the requirements. NBC10 Responds reporter Harry Hairston shares advice on what to do if your landlord doesn’t cooperate.
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How Local Organizers Are Trying to Get Rent Canceled in One City in New York
The Ithaca Tenants Union is trying to get rent canceled in their city, where the unemployment rate is 11%. The group’s co-founder, Liel Sterling, and organizer Sam Kwan explain their strategy and how others can do the same in their own cities and towns.