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Rental assistance isn’t reaching at-risk tenants

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percent, according to an analysis by the National Low Income Housing Coalition , a national tenant advocacy group. In a statement published on its website, the Treasury listed out a few clarifications for state and local agencies to help in divvying up cash to renters and landlords in need. New York has spent only about 0.3

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CFPB: ‘Rental Assistance Finder’ Serves Landlords

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And while the federal government has distributed some $46 billion in rental assistance to tenants and landlords across all 50 states plus D.C., that … The post CFPB: ‘Rental Assistance Finder’ Serves Landlords appeared first on DSNews.

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White House, HUD and CFPB detail new actions and priorities to protect renters

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Multiple agencies across the federal government including the U.S. Also on Thursday in conjunction with the announcements, the CFPB released a blog post describing how “federal housing agencies strongly encourage landlords to provide tenants written notice of their rights.” “We

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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

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The federal government and numerous federal agencies will take action on these and other issues outlined in the blueprint. The administration said it will also launch the “resident-centered housing challenge,” which leans on housing providers and state, local and tribal governments to expand access to housing through stronger policies.

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Building a fairer financial future with rent payment reporting

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California’s SB 1157 has made a significant impact on the lives of tenants in subsidized housing developments. This groundbreaking state-specific law mandates that landlords who own or operate such properties offer their tenants the option to have their rental payments reported to credit bureaus.

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Winding Down COVID-19 Relief Programs for Landlords and Tenants

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To help struggling workers, the federal, state and local governments instituted programs that provided financial relief. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a moratorium on all evictions by landlords of renters for non-payment. How Did Landlords Fare during the Moratorium? In an action without precedent, The U.S.

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Industry groups urge Biden to let CDC eviction ban sunset

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The limits allow tenants to raise a defense in court if they file a form with their landlord stating that they cannot pay rent, have lost income due to the pandemic, and promise to make partial payments. In March, the Government Accountability Office found that the CDC’s eviction limits may have had little impact on filings.

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