Eviction Lab
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The Eviction Lab is helping neighbors and policymakers understand the eviction crisis. Follow us for the latest housing research + news. RT ≠ endorsement.
“While Downtown has been a success, elected officials have made it difficult to replicate. Currently, more than 70% of the city zoned for housing only allows single-family homes.” open.substack.com/pub/lareport... By @jarrettcarpenter.bsky.social
How little L.A. built in a decade
L.A. County has been adding bedrooms at a glacial pace of 0.4% per year. Will a spate of new pro-housing laws finally change that?
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“Renters facing eviction for nonpayment can request a court-ordered payment plan at their first hearing — but the window to ask is narrow.” www.alexandriabrief.com/alexandria-c...
Alexandria court adopts eviction diversion program letting tenants stay while they catch up on rent
Renters facing eviction for nonpayment can request a court-ordered payment plan at their first hearing — but the window to ask is narrow, and missing a payment can end the case without another hearing
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“Under the law, eviction filings that are at least seven years old and have no additional court filings must be removed from the state's public court index.”
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“Our laws protecting people’s right to housing — against discrimination, unsafe conditions, and due process violations — must be enforced.”
‘A major injustice’: Portland property manager to pay $725,000 for wrongful eviction in Vancouver
A Portland-based property management company will pay its former tenants $725,000 after they wrongfully evicted them from their home in Vancouver in 2023.
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“When landlords rely on algorithmic pricing software that encourages coordinated rent increases.”
New Jersey takes aim at rent-setting algorithms used by landlords
The FAIR Act aims to prevent landlords from using shared rental data and pricing software to coordinate rents and drive up housing costs.
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"I’m mad, but more importantly, I just want it to end. I am not the only person." Via: @newsday.bsky.social
Scam rental listings exploit Long Island's affordable-housing shortage
Fake listings, bogus fees and stolen data target renters squeezed by Long Island's high housing costs.
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“We know that court eviction filings are just the tip of the iceberg for renters.” Via: @streetroots.bsky.social
Eviction moratoriums ended in Oregon, but the struggle to stay housed continues
Street Roots checks in on what lawmakers have planned to address housing affordability issues.
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“Evictions and housing insecurity are enormously damaging to a person’s health.”
Why are Indiana's eviction rates some of the highest in the country? And who is impacted most? - Indianapolis Recorder
Indianapolis ranks near the top for eviction judgements. According to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University, in 2016, the city had the highest total evictions in the state and the second most in…
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“Last year, a record of nearly 26,000 evictions were filed in Minnesota. Then, Operation Metro Surge happened.”
Headway: Eviction filings are falling, but not in this state
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“The measure is intended to prevent landlords from using immigration enforcement to pressure tenants or sidestep lawful eviction procedures.”
Laws limiting cooperation with ICE to take effect July 29
The ACLU said it plans to track compliance with the new laws through public records.
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A majority of new multifamily units are in high-density buildings.”
Share of high-density apartment projects grew in 2025: NAHB
The South saw the most apartment deliveries overall, while the Northeast recorded the biggest increase in high-density construction, per the NAHB’s analysis of the Census Bureau’s annual Survey of…
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“Assistance and allowances toward housing, grants on down payments and rents at below-market rates are just some of those solutions.” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/b... By @patrickcsisson.bsky.social
To Recruit Teachers, School Districts Are Building Homes
The nation’s housing shortage has made it challenging for some essential workers like educators to live where they work. An increasing number of school districts are trying to change that.
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“It really is a challenge for you to afford any sort of rental property, and it becomes even more difficult when you start to add in children.”
Wage needed to afford housing outpaces what typical rental household makes in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — A new report from Prosperity Indiana and the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that the wages needed to rent the average two-bedroom apartment in Indiana ($24.13 per hour) …
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“This decision reinforces that municipalities can’t simply walk away from their affordable housing commitments when challenges arise.”
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“In recent years, Colorado has passed a series of laws aimed at easing the frictions that inflate housing costs, especially for subsidized projects, making the state a real-time test of what works.” theconversation.com/affordable-h...
“As technology plays a larger role in these processes, mediation becomes even more critical, providing the flexibility to address issues that the current law does not anticipate.” mediate.com/when-technol...
When Technology Creates the Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Earlier this year, I mediated a residential eviction case in which the tenant claimed she paid her rent through the landlord’s payment portal, but the landlord claimed they hadn’t received it. The pro...
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"It's a really widespread issue. It's not just happening in one specific type of neighborhood.” abc13.com/post/parts-h...
Parts of Houston and Harris County have eviction filing rates 3 times county average, data shows
The Kinder Institute report shares that more than 75,000 eviction filings were made across the county in 2025 alone.
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“The need has increased significantly, even though people are gainfully employed.”
Houston SNAP enrollment down 18%, pantries report increased demand as program eligibility tightens
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“Wisconsin's consumer protection regulations prohibit landlords from forcibly evicting tenants by essentially making the property unlivable.” www.jsonline.com/story/news/i...
Is it legal for my Wisconsin landlord to shut the water off if I owe rent?
Here's what to know about when a landlord can and can't shut off your water.
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“Attempting to evict people from their homes by sneaking in and changing the locks is as sinister as it is shameful."
Brooklyn Management Company to Pay For Illegal Evictions
Spigro Management attempted unlawful evictions by changing front door locks while occupants were not home, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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“The program has led to a sharp reduction in the rate of cases resulting in eviction, winning the praise of city officials, housing advocates and landlords.”
This program helps New Orleanians facing eviction. It’s the latest victim of city budget cuts
A program that ensures tenants have a lawyer when facing eviction will receive less than half of the funding it was promised by Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration this year, as New Orleans officials...
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“It provides tenants with a fair chance in court, and it also balances the scales of justice.” www.news-leader.com/story/news/l...
Springfield Tenants Unite launches eviction court watch effort
Frustrated by a proposal stalled in committee, Springfield's tenants union is tracking eviction court cases to showcase the need for legal representation.
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Error-prone tenant screening reports can make or break whether a landlord accepts an applicant. Our Senior Fellow Emily Benfer's article for @evictionlab.bsky.social shows how states can hold screening companies accountable by sealing eviction filings: evictionlab.org/the-scarlet-...
“We are talking about a person’s home. A person’s home is not a safety net. It is what we all deserve.” Via: @ctmirror.org
Lamont pledges eviction reform as tenants condemn landlord
Gov. Ned Lamont joined a group of tenants and lawmakers in Hartford to call on Alpha Capital to improve conditions at its properties.
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Tenant screening giants like RealPage and TransUnion have been fined millions over inaccurate eviction data. But the bigger story? These eviction records, even when wrong, follow millions of renters for life. 🧵 evictionlab.org/the-scarlet-...
The Scarlet E: Confronting the Life-Altering Consequences of an Eviction
Eviction court records are public, permanent, and easily misinterpreted, yet they can brand a renter for life. We examine the "Scarlet E" and the policies that could help prevent a single filing from ...
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How Much Do You Need to Earn to Afford a Modest Apartment in Your State? Find out via @NLIHC.org latest “Out Of Reach” Report
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#OOR26 shows how difficult it is for renters to find affordable housing. Find out how much a renter must earn to afford a modest home at https://nlihc.org/oor
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“[I’ve] seen plenty of my other friends faced with rather unfair situations where the odds were set against them.”
Springfield tenant group pushes for free legal representation
Springfield Tenants Unite is scheduled to host a community event on Tuesday evening at Moontown Sound to promote a proposed “Right to Counsel” ordinance and launch its Eviction Court Wa…
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“After advocates helped the woman get those records sealed, she is no longer worried about her chances when it comes to finding another apartment.”
How sealing eviction records is helping Massachusetts tenants find housing
Massachusetts legalized the sealing of eviction records in May 2025, allowing tenants who meet certain requirements to have their court records sealed. Housing officials are holding clinics to help…
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“Over the last two decades, there has been a precipitous loss of creative workspace.” www.wbur.org/news/2026/07... By @wbur.org’s @shmabelia.bsky.social
A proposed law could help Mass. prevent artist displacement
The Creative Space Act would allow municipalities to establish a trust fund to acquire cultural spaces threatened by displacement. Advocates say the legislation would protect artist workspaces…
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“After her first month, her bills steadily increased, peaking at $213 by the end of the year. “ lapublicpress.org/2026/07/la-r... Via @lapublicpress.bsky.social
Their utility bills skyrocketed, so they stopped paying them. Will the city change how these bills are calculated across LA?
A city department recommends a ban for rent-stabilized units, but some tenants want one citywide.
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