Joanne Erickson’s story shows the looming challenges for millions of seniors struggling with health issues, an unforgiving housing market and little or no retirement savings.
State law allows landlords to evict tenants without cause if they are doing major renovations. Rent controlled tenants say it can be abused to kick them out for those who can pay more.
Funes’ rent-controlled apartment is in the name of her recently deceased husband. Her landlord says that’s cause for eviction.
The 1985 Ellis Act blocks cities from preserving rent-controlled housing. Critics say it needs to go.
Rent-controlled Barrington Plaza tenants, many of whom moved to more expensive apartments, are weighing a lawsuit.
Since Joanne Erickson lost her apartment, volunteers, housing groups and government representatives have tried — and failed — to find her a home. Her story shows how seniors are falling through our social safety net.
Unable to walk or use her arms, Karen Mickett can work and live on her own. A mass eviction at her Los Angeles apartment complex threatens her fragile independence.
Douglas Emmett Inc.’s surge in donations began after a city councilman opposed evictions.
Mike Balog has resisted eviction from his rent-controlled apartment for nearly ten years. The strain is wearing him down, but he has nowhere to go.
Joanne Marie Erickson, battling post-polio syndrome, grapples with the looming threat of homelessness.
Facing eviction after 30 years, Mike Balog says moving out would mean losing his community, part of his identity and having nowhere else to go.
The Office of the City Attorney says state law allows the evictions.
The city could guarantee payment to lawyers who win cases for renters, as alleged abuses continue despite 2021 anti-harassment law.
After suing to end eviction protections, an L.A. property owners association prepares for the day tenants attack.
Advocates warn that without immediate action rising evictions will complicate efforts to combat homelessness.
The 2021 Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance lacks staff, money and will to enforce.
Advocates propose expanded access to attorneys as a way to keep tenants in their homes.
Soaring rents are placing intense pressure on tenants’ incomes and pricing people out.
Low-wage workers face big unpaid bills from the pandemic.
During the pandemic, legal safeguards were created to help unemployed renters. But some families can still fall through the cracks.