Why The U.S. Faces An Eviction Crisis

Nearly a third of Americans didn't pay their housing costs in July. Now local, state and federal moratoria on evictions originally put in place during the coronavirus pandemic are expiring. While landlords may be sympathetic to tenants needs, communities face hardships when rent goes unpaid. A movement to cancel rent has been growing as the patchwork of solutions across the country leaves many renters falling through the cracks. Watch the video to find out why Americans are facing an eviction crisis.

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Why The U.S. Is Facing An Eviction Crisis

[neosoul]

I was homeless 4 years ago. I don’t ever want to go back to that again.

[michaelcain]

This girl said, “The rent always eats first.” A poet and she didn’t know it.

[YuukitheMighty]

The U.S. has been facing a housing crisis for over a decade, it's just gotten even worse due to COVID-19.

[helending]

I remember when I was a child in the 70's my mom used to pay $150 monthly rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in NYC. That same apartment now rents for over $2, 000. That's the problem.

[fLORiDa]

Cuz rent are way too expensive and hourly pay is a joke

[scaldon]

When the extra 600 ends . You can expect alot more evictions as well as defaults in auto loans .

[mohammadrahim]

Bad enough being homeless, but in a PANDEMIC, damn man, it couldn't be harder, hope their doing okay.

[exaucemayunga]

Rent raises every 6 months while wages rises every 2 years

[PatriciaHenry]

But the banks will still want their money from mortgage loans. This whole thing is a nightmare for everyone. 😳

[artemiszero]

The cost of rent in the US in the cities with the jobs is absolutely crazy.

[aikanae]

"Let's build more luxury apartments!"
NO.

[Giogiogio]

" Insurance companies see covid as a high

That's WHAT INSURANCE IS FOR!

[yutian]

One person's misery is another one's opportunity. A lot of people with cash are sitting on the side waiting.

[popholmes]

I am not facing an eviction. But I feel for all people that are. May God bless and help you.

[mattwolf]

Only spending 35% of your income on rent? That sounds like paradise.

[pamelaj]

My rent is half of my income. The rent keeps going up for this small two bedroom apartment.

[gsp]

Motorhomes and RV dealers are sold out, they are advertising to buy used units, people have gotten wise as to how almost all rent is a rip-off

[dave]

Renters aren't the only ones affected by Covid. Homeowners are also out of work and have mortgages.

[LORDSAPAR-]

ALL THIS WHILE A SECOND SHUTDOWN IS LOOMING!

[Dangic]

2008 economic collapse will look tiny to what is coming.