15 Oct WBUR: How Evictions Work In Mass

Posted at 12:20h in In the News 2020

Source: WBUR The state’s moratorium on evictions is set to expire this Saturday, potentially leaving thousands of families in danger of losing housing. But eviction in Massachusetts is a multi-step legal process and doesn’t happen overnight. More importantly, tenants can’t be evicted from their homes without a court order....

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31 Aug Shelerforce: States Use CARES Act Funds to Keep Renters Afloat, But It Won’t Be Enough

Posted at 09:57h in In the News 2020

Source: Shelterforce Updated Sept. 3—With September’s rent looming, enhanced unemployment benefits and federal eviction moratoriums expired, and unemployment still above 10 percent, American renters continue to face the threat of mass eviction at a historic scale. And while many people are still holding out hope that...

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30 Jul Milton Scene: Town of Milton establishes local emergency rental assistance fund for those impacted by COVID-19

Posted at 09:54h in In the News 2020

Source: Milton Scene The Town of Milton has established a $100,000 emergency rental assistance fund to assists tenants who have lost employment or otherwise suffered income losses as a result of the COVID-19 related economic closures. The Town will partner with Metro Housing Boston to administer the...

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22 Jul Braintree Patch: Mayor Kokoros Establishes $100K Relief Fund For Braintree Renters

Posted at 09:48h in In the News 2020

Source: Braintree Patch Mayor Charles Kokoros said eligible residents could receive up to $4,000 in assistance to protect them when the eviction moratorium ends. By Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff Jul 21, 2020 BRAINTREE, MA — Relief was made available for Braintree renters struggling to get by amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor...

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