“The scale of the issue in Atlanta … it’s awful. There’s no way to get around that," Eviction Lab's Sarah Johnson told @wabe.org. www.wabe.org/metro-atlant...

"The government doesn't want people living on the streets, but we won't have any other option.” Via: @npr.org

“This bill, this legislation, includes a range of meaningful housing reforms that will add to housing supply and ultimately decrease housing costs.”

“Now the same programs that changed Dunning’s life are in jeopardy, advocates say, and the Chicago area may be hit especially hard with funding cuts.” www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/17/p... Via @chicagotribune.com

“Nothing can live next to data-center development like this except more data-center development.” www.wsj.com/real-estate/... Via @wsj.com

“Among all of those cities which include New York, Houston, Phoenix; Atlanta has more eviction filings than anywhere else.”

“That funding would enable the development of roughly 333 affordable units between the three projects.”

“Around Atlanta, institutional buyers like Blackstone Inc., Progress Residential and Amherst Holdings own more than 30% of single-family rentals.” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... By Michael Sasso and @kristoncapps.bsky.social

“Compared to the same time period last year, there was a 116% spike in inquiries about financial aid.” www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne... By @carorcummings.bsky.social

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“When you have an eviction filing, even if you don’t ultimately get evicted, that filing can follow you.” Via: Lehigh Valley News

"We have heard situations where people have had to miss work because of the ice storm, have had to use their rent money to get a hotel or replace groceries.” www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t... By @hannahmcdonald.bsky.social

“If we can invest before someone becomes homeless, it’s better for them, it’s better for our community.” Via: KPTV

"This is a short-term fix that has resounding benefits long term.” Via: @mainepublic.org

“These build-to-rent housing communities are a growing niche of the market.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/b... via @nytimes.com

“One bad month can send you into the ether of having an eviction for the rest of your life."

“We want to get these units back into the rent-stabilized housing stock, and get tenants back into them.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/n... via @nytimes.com

New eviction data just dropped for the Atlanta region 📊 For the first time on our site, see where filings are rising, what buildings are driving the crisis and how trends are shifting across metro Atlanta. Explore the data: evictionlab.org/eviction-tra...

NEW DATA: Landlords have filed nearly 145,000 evictions in the Atlanta metropolitan area. This is the highest volume among all cities and states we track. Find the breakdown below: evictionlab.org/eviction-tra...

"Many Oregonians are just one missed paycheck away from eviction.”

“We have a moral obligation to protect our most vulnerable residents.” www.wbal.com/baltimore-ci... via @wbaltv11.bsky.social

“America tends to be reactive, not proactive, when it comes to housing. We need to change our perspective as a country to intervene early when possible.” www.newamerica.org/future-land-... via @NewAmerica.org @futurelandhousing.bsky.social

“Mobile home residents and their allies are asking Iowa lawmakers to pass limits on rent increases and protection from evictions without cause.” www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p... By @kkealey17.bsky.social

“It costs significantly more per square foot to build multifamily homes in the US (and in Canada, which has similar codes) compared to single-family homes.” www.vox.com/future-perfe... By @mbolotnikova.bsky.social

“We’re getting a lot of requests for assistance… There are so many people who need help right now.”

“The goal is to bring landlords and tenants together early to talk, to negotiate agreements so that they don't end up in court and there isn't an eviction process.” Via: @wearehpr.bsky.social

“People are maxing out their credit cards and emptying their savings accounts to pay other people’s rent.” www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/0... By @tjm613.bsky.social

“The freeze is in place through the end of June, and we really don’t know when there might be movement on that.” www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n... via @newsobserver.com

New resources by @ternerhousing.bsky.social study how states structure the governance of affordable housing finance systems and how it can impact the production of affordable housing. Learn more:

“Opening the door will just allow for faith-based organizations to have more resources available to bring into this section of the population that so desperately needs it.” Via: @oklahomawatch.bsky.social

“There’s a lot that’s wrapped into an eviction. Your job can be impacted. Your children’s school can be impacted. It’s hard to lose your home, and it’s hard to lose it so quickly.” Via: Model D Media

“The program aims to prevent unnecessary evictions and reduce court congestion.”

“We have families who are truly suffering in our communities, we have individuals who are workers and are working really hard and unfortunately just can’t make it.” www.kjzz.org/politics/202... via @kjzz.org

“As housing costs continue to climb, households are facing affordability pressures in record numbers.” www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/housing... By @harvard-jchs.bsky.social’s @pjwhit.bsky.social

“Landlords can be charged with a misdemeanor if they collect rent on housing that has immediately dangerous conditions.”

“This new ordinance will streamline the process for tenants to access eviction prevention funds.”

“Unfortunately, Tennessee laws are not very forgiving for unpaid rent... You must document everything.”

“In DeKalb County alone, over 4,600 people, including 1,635+ children, live in extended-stay hotels as ‘shelters of last resort.’”

“None of this would exist without just community supporting community.” www.npr.org/2026/02/03/n... By @npr.org’s @sergiomarbel.bsky.social

“If we have so many more evictions here, it’s because we have a greater disparity between what people can afford and what landlords are setting their rates at.” www.columbian.com/news/2026/fe... via @columbian.com

“Oregon’s results confirm what we saw in New York: When you cover the real cost of shared housing directly for two years — and pair it with support — young people stay housed.”

“Pennsylvania has a statewide housing shortage … when the problem is statewide, the solution has to be statewide.” penncapital-star.com/housing/bipa... By @wdownard.bsky.social

“More than a decade after Detroit became a majority-renter city, local officials are trying to do more to protect tenants.” www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l... By @detroitnews.com’s @mbryanok.bsky.social

“The number of eviction cases filed in Washington courts rose to 23,965 in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024. The increase was significantly greater in the Seattle area.” www.seattletimes.com/business/rea... By @alexisweisend.bsky.social via @seattletimes.com

“Evictions cause trauma, Cogen said, and create desperation and instability in communities.” www.thebanner.com/community/ho... By @TheBaltimoreBanner.com’s @halliemiller.bsky.social and Alex Mann

“Beyond the fact that the budget was approved on this occasion, there are still reasons to be concerned. LSC has expressed that this funding still won’t be enough to help all the Americans who deserve eviction legal aid or help in other civil law cases.” evictionlab.org/legal-aid-un...

“This program covers seniors 62 and older, and those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits due to a disability.”

“Union leaders say the deal secures 2-year leases, monthly savings of $90 to $150 per tenant, eviction protections and a schedule of major building repairs by March 2026.”

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is inviting nonprofits to apply for a grant to collect and use data to address inequities across the country. It’s a great opportunity to improve access to eviction and housing data in your community! More info at www.rwjf.org/en/grants/ac... via @rwjf.org

“They assumed that we didn't have jobs, because we were living in our vehicle… But we were working. We just couldn't afford to live here anymore." www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/b... via @codaily.bsky.social