/news/tags/akron-eviction-rate Akron eviction rate en-US Copyright Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:14:16 GMT /news/economy/2022-08-05/akron-housing-groups-call-for-right-to-counsel-rental-assistance-fund-in-eviction-prevention-report The key recommendations include a right-to-counsel program and more education on landlord and tenant rights. The report was developed based on discussions from the city's first Eviction Prevention Summit in April. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:14:16 GMT /news/economy/2022-08-05/akron-housing-groups-call-for-right-to-counsel-rental-assistance-fund-in-eviction-prevention-report Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-05-31/for-those-seeking-to-stem-the-tide-of-evictions-in-akron-connecting-tenants-with-legal-aid-is-key A new report shows that legal representation is a major barrier for tenants. Tue, 31 May 2022 13:14:39 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-05-31/for-those-seeking-to-stem-the-tide-of-evictions-in-akron-connecting-tenants-with-legal-aid-is-key Kabir Bhatia /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture An Akron-focused media collaborative is taking an in-depth look at the city’s rental market and the housing challenges that continue through the pandemic. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:19 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture Andrew Meyer /news/community/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture An Akron-focused media collaborative is taking an in-depth look at the city’s rental market and the housing challenges that continue through the pandemic. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:08 GMT /news/community/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture Andrew Meyer /news/community/2020-07-06/community-legal-aid-works-to-bring-clarity-as-eviction-moratorium-ends The federal CARES ACT moratorium on evictions for people in subsidized housing, which was established during the pandemic, is set to expire soon.And… Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:41:01 GMT /news/community/2020-07-06/community-legal-aid-works-to-bring-clarity-as-eviction-moratorium-ends Jennifer Conn /news/government-politics/2020-03-10/akron-municipal-court-changes-one-eviction-rule-declines-to-adopt-another Akron Municipal Court has adopted an amendment to an eviction-related rule. The new amendment to rule 29 is designed to protect tenants, requiring more… Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:06:54 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-03-10/akron-municipal-court-changes-one-eviction-rule-declines-to-adopt-another /news/economy/2020-02-10/home-in-akron-tenant-hits-slumlord-in-the-pocketbook Steps to escrow rent are detailed on the Akron Municipal Court‘s website. It’s a legal remedy rarely used by tenants. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:01 GMT /news/economy/2020-02-10/home-in-akron-tenant-hits-slumlord-in-the-pocketbook Doug Livingston/Akron Beacon Journal /news/government-politics/2020-01-18/akron-judge-clarifies-amendments-to-eviction-rules Akron Municipal Court is clarifying two proposed amendments related to the city’s eviction process. Judge Jon Oldham said coverage of the amendments has… Sun, 19 Jan 2020 04:28:12 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-01-18/akron-judge-clarifies-amendments-to-eviction-rules /news/economy/2020-01-01/evictions-hurt-tenants-and-landlords Akron’s eviction crisis plays out in a small municipal courtroom in the Stubbs Justice Center downtown. Four days a week a magistrate hears from both… Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news/economy/2020-01-01/evictions-hurt-tenants-and-landlords Sarah Taylor /news/economy/2019-12-16/study-akron-eviction-rate-first-in-ohio-24th-nationally A report from the Eviction Lab at Princeton University says Akron has the highest eviction rate in the state and the 24th highest nationally, with nearly seven renters evicted every day. It's not news to the Fair Housing Contact Service, a nonprofit housing support group in Akron. Lauren Green-Hull, the group's associate director, said they've been aware of that data for years, and they've organized a task force to combat the problem. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:50:20 GMT /news/economy/2019-12-16/study-akron-eviction-rate-first-in-ohio-24th-nationally