evictions

Mainers from immigrant communities, advocates and formerly unhoused people are calling on state lawmakers to continue some kind of state-sponsored eviction prevention or rental assistance.

More than 1,400 tenants have already applied for assistance, and more than 500 landlords have accepted funds from the program and have agreed to end eviction proceedings against their tenants.

On Tuesday night, the South Portland City Council passed a six month eviction moratorium and a rent increase limited to 10% to try to help residents coping with inflation.

The Trump administration late Tuesday announced that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control will be imposing a moratorium on evictions for Americans who are…

Housing advocates and landlords alike say if Congress doesn't extend or replace the extra payments expiring this weekend, millions of out-of-work Americans won't be able to afford to pay their rent.

Housing advocates and public officials expect a sharp increase in the number of evictions when court hearings resume August 3.They worry a proposed $50…