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Posts Tagged ‘Evictions’

Rising Rents Leave More Kansas City Tenants Facing Eviction

By | September 19, 2023 | 0
A "Quiet Court in Session" sign.

Two years after the end of a national eviction moratorium, landlords are still looking to make up for lost income. That’s led to more residents facing eviction.

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‘They Need to Make Changes Now’: Local Housing Advocates Demand Improvements to KC’s Rental Assistance Program

By | October 5, 2021 | 0
Harvey Nash speaks at a KC Tenants press conference on the group's eight demands to improve Kansas City's rental assistance program.

KC Tenants recently released eight demands to strengthen Kansas City’s Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Program and get money out faster to people in danger of losing their homes.

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curiousKC | Be Part of How We Report on Housing and Homelessness

By | October 4, 2021 | 0
During October, curiousKC focuses on housing and homelessness. (Flatland)

During October, curiousKC is your platform to send all questions you have about housing and homelessness.

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After Pressure from Cori Bush, Feds Order Eviction Ban in Areas With High COVID Rate

By | August 4, 2021 | 0
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks outside the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by (from left) Rep. Mondaire Jones, Rep. Al Green, Reps. Jimmy Gomez and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Federal health officials on Tuesday announced a new, narrower moratorium on evictions through Oct. 3, which would protect struggling renters in areas of the U.S. that have been hit hardest by soaring COVID-19 infection rates.

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‘I’m Gonna Lose it All’: Tenants Left in the Dark as KC’s Rental Assistance Program Closes to New Applicants

By | July 20, 2021 | 0
Rubby Herrera lives in midtown Kansas City, and first applied for rental assistance through the city's program in April. She still hasn't received any assistance, and is now at risk of being evicted next month.

Tenants who already applied for assistance are still waiting for help, and local nonprofits face challenges in processing applications quickly.

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