Many Cities Halt Evictions, But Renters Still Need Help
In the midst of a pandemic where people are supposed to stay home, many municipalities have halted evictions. But housing advocates want to see more action to help people who can't pay rent.
The federal government took a major step toward helping homeowners this week, ordering lenders to give people hurt financially by the coronavirus pandemic up to a 12-month break on their mortgage payments.
But what about renters?
Many cities say they're halting evictions if renters can't pay. But that's about it, says Laurie Goodman, co-director of the Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute.
"There have been very, very little actions taken for renters," Goodman says. "And in fact, the renter population is far more vulnerable
