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Millions of renters could face eviction as moratorium ends

by Amanda Peacher

Jul 28, 2021

Congress allocated $46 billion for rental assistance — but is that information, and the money, getting to people who need it?

A constable in Arizona knocks before posting an eviction order. Federal assistance is available for tenants who are behind on their rent, but many are unaware of the aid.

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What we know about the extended COVID-19 eviction moratorium

by Janet Nguyen

Jun 30, 2021

More than 6 million households were behind on their rent at the end of March.

An apartment complex in Los Angeles where homeless people are being housed. Some states have longer eviction bans than the federal government, whose moratorium ends July 31.

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