Millions at risk of eviction; corporate landlords defy government eviction bans; cost of protecting families is small potatoes

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“…. there are 17.3 million households currently unable to pay rent and at risk of eviction. This represents more than 42% of all renter households. There is the potential for 11.7 million eviction filings over the next four months. 

“At present, the total rent shortfall is $21.5 billion. This seems like a lot of money but, it is a small fraction of the total amount spend on COVID-19 relief, $3.48 trillion.”

Charlie Cooper