Duke Study: Eviction, Utility Shutoff Moratoriums Slowed COVID-19 Spread
A new study by Duke University shows that moratoriums on evictions and utility shutoffs helped reduce COVID-19 infection rates.
Housing
Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?
NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance.
Why The CDC Eviction Ban Isn't Really A Ban: 'I Have Nowhere To Go'
Families are getting put out on the street despite an eviction protection order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advocates say the order needs to be extended and strengthened.
Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures
With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.
Legal Aid See Requests Surge As Eviction Moratorium Shows Mixed Results
Back in September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a sweeping nationwide moratorium on ev
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Eviction Prevention
Governor Roy Cooper has issued a new executive order on evictions that is designed to give tenants additional protections.
New State Program Provides Rent And Utility Relief
A new statewide program is providing rent and utility relief to North Carolinians experiencing financial hardship.
Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes
These homeowners are eligible for federal help, but a new report finds that FEMA often fails to provide that assistance.
Despite A New Federal Ban, Many Renters Are Still Getting Evicted
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction ban for people who can't pay rent and have no place to go. It's helping some, but many others are getting evicted anyway.
Report Links Racial Inequities To Climate Change Impact, Offers Guidance
A new study is offering guidance to North Carolina's leaders on how to address climate change, with a focus on issues of environmental justice.