Additional Resources

SUMMER 2021

Summer 2021

Summer 2021

The Eviction Lab website hosts eviction data, tracking systems, interactive tools, research analysis, and information about policies and resources. A special section contains information about tools and resources related to COVID-19. evictionlab.org/.
The Just Shelter website tells stories of eviction and catalogs community and national resources to help connect people with eviction prevention efforts across the country. justshelter.org/.
"State and Local Rental Assistance," hosted by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, has an extensive and searchable list of state and local emergency rental assistance programs. nlihc.org/rental-assistance.
"Designing for Housing Stability: Best Practices for Court-Based and Court-Adjacent Eviction Prevention and/or Diversion Programs" (2021), by Deanna Pantín Parrish, surveys eviction prevention and diversion programs across the country to identify best practices. hnmcp.law.harvard.edu/designing-for-housing-stability/.
"Michigan Evictions: Trends, Data Sources, and Neighborhood Determinants" (2020), by Robert Goodspeed, Kyle Slugg, Margaret Dewar, and Elizabeth Benton, analyzes statewide eviction filing data to understand the prevalence, patterns, and causes of evictions in Michigan and offer recommendations to local and state officials. poverty.umich.edu/files/2020/06/Michigan-Eviction-Project-working-paper.pdf.
"Effect of 'Just Cause' Eviction Ordinances on Eviction in Four California Cities" (2019), by Julieta Cuellar, uses a difference-in-differences matched-case model to examine how just cause eviction ordinances impact eviction and filing rates in four California cities. jpia.princeton.edu/news/effect-just-cause-eviction-ordinances-eviction-four-california-cities.
"Oakland Renter and Landlord Survey Analysis" (2020), by the Housing Initiative at Penn, highlights the results of a survey conducted with landlords and tenants in Oakland, California, to gauge their understanding of local emergency moratoria and the ability to make rent and mortgage payments. cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/HIP-Oakland-RAP-Survey-Analysis-v2-1.pdf.
"State of Texas Eviction Diversion Program" (2020), by Texas Rent Relief, summarizes the Texas Eviction Diversion Program, which offers up to 1 year of rental and utility assistance to eligible tenants facing eviction due to the impacts of COVID-19. www.tdhca.state.tx.us/pdf/covid19/tedp/Program%20Guidance/TEDP-Brochure-LandlordsTenants.pdf.

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