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Michael Dwyer / AP

5:13pm Apr 07, 2021

National National Economy

Texas Courts Open Eviction Floodgates: 'We Just Stepped Off A Cliff'

by Chris Arnold

Judges in Texas are being told it's not their job to enforce a CDC order aimed at stopping evictions. Housing groups fear that a wave of unnecessary evictions will leave thousands homeless.

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1:33pm Mar 31, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Housing

North Carolina Eviction Moratorium Extended To June 30

by Associated Press

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday a three-month extension of the statewide eviction moratorium that had been set to expire at the end of March.
Colin Hackley for NPR

10:32am Mar 30, 2021

National National Economy Health & Safety

Evicted And Homeless Due To Pandemic — 'I Literally Had To Sleep In My Car'

by Chris Arnold

Getting evicted during COVID can risk a person's health and doom their ability to find a home. The extension this week of a federal order preventing evictions could save many people from that fate.

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12:17pm Mar 29, 2021

Economy Economy

Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just 2 Days Before Expiration

by Chris Arnold

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.
AP

6:41pm Mar 19, 2021

National National Economy Health & Safety

CDC Likely To Extend Eviction Moratorium With Millions Of People Behind On Rent

by Chris Arnold

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is moving to extend an order aimed at preventing evictions during the pandemic. Housing groups say the order could prevent up to 1 million evictions.
Stephanie Graves

7:35am Mar 17, 2021

National National Economy Health & Safety

Landlords Struggling To Stay Afloat See Lifeline In COVID-19 Relief For Renters

by Chris Arnold

The latest COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress has upward of $27 billion for rental assistance to prevent evictions. With so many renters not paying, many landlords are struggling.

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Zach Levitt / NPR

10:48am Feb 20, 2021

National National Economy

American Indicators: The Faces And Stories Behind The Economic Statistics

Some sectors are thriving, while others continue to struggle, putting different people in vastly different situations. NPR is following four people who will help illustrate the arc of the recovery.
Sheila Ambert

1:04pm Feb 12, 2021

National National Economy Health & Safety

Renters Are Getting Evicted Despite CDC Order — 'I'm Scared'

by Chris Arnold

Some landlords are evicting tenants despite an order from the CDC aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 by preventing evictions. That has led to calls to strengthen protections.

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David Zalubowski / AP

2:36pm Jan 30, 2021

National National Health & Safety

CDC Issues Sweeping New Mask Mandate For U.S. Travelers, Extends Eviction Moratorium

by Jason Breslow

The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.
10:15am Jan 26, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

Duke Study: Eviction, Utility Shutoff Moratoriums Slowed COVID-19 Spread

by Neal Charnoff

A new study by Duke University shows that moratoriums on evictions and utility shutoffs helped reduce COVID-19 infection rates.
Michael Dwyer / AP

3:16pm Jan 20, 2021

National National Economy Health & Safety

Biden To Extend Order Limiting Pandemic Evictions

by Chris Arnold

On his first day in office, the president plans to sign an executive order extending the CDC's moratorium on evictions. Housing advocates say the CDC rule needs to be strengthened.
Katherine Du/NPR

12:09pm Jan 05, 2021

National National Economy

Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?

by Chris Arnold

NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance.