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Mother struggles to find affordable living as cost of rent increases across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Mother struggles to find affordable living as cost of rent increases across Metro DetroitAs people try to make ends meet, the rising cost of rent is a constant struggle. Right now, the average cost of rent across Metro Detroit is $1,176 will get you a little less than 800 square feet.
Broadway in Detroit returns after 19-month pandemic hiatus
Read full article: Broadway in Detroit returns after 19-month pandemic hiatusBroadway shows are where the Fisher Theatre gets the majority of its income. You can imagine the excitement and anticipation people who work there have about opening the doors again and welcoming guests back Tuesday.
Detroit offers help for renters facing possibility of eviction after moratorium ends
Read full article: Detroit offers help for renters facing possibility of eviction after moratorium endsThe federal moratorium on evictions, which was put in place early during the COVID pandemic, expired last month and put millions of renters at risk of losing their housing.
Michigan still has $500 million in unspent rental assistance grants as eviction moratorium expires
Read full article: Michigan still has $500 million in unspent rental assistance grants as eviction moratorium expiresIn April, Michigan introduced the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance program, which helps tenants and landlords with financial aid. Michigan still has about $500 million in unspent rental assistance grants.
U-M: Eviction filings in Michigan fell 65% in 2020 compared to prior years
Read full article: U-M: Eviction filings in Michigan fell 65% in 2020 compared to prior yearsU-M researchers found that overall cases resulting in eviction orders decreased during the pandemic, boosted by Michigan’s Eviction Diversion Program.
Michigan residents warned about rental payment assistance scam
Read full article: Michigan residents warned about rental payment assistance scamLANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents to beware of a new scam aimed at those struggling to pay rent. AdMany Michigan residents are finding it difficult to pay rent during COVID-19 because the pandemic has caused economic hardship for countless families and individuals. Avoid companies that tell you to stop paying rent or require an up-front fee. Anyone struggling to make rent payments should discuss it with their landlord and look into local programs that offer rental assistance and other help. Those who are facing eviction or need help paying rent may soon find assistance through the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CERA) administered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).
Michigan family who says they were forced out of home during COVID-19 pandemic get help
Read full article: Michigan family who says they were forced out of home during COVID-19 pandemic get helpREAD: Family says they’re out on the street after struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 outbreak“Yesterday, there was really no light” Parks said. Parks and his wife said they were forced to leave their home after not being able to pay in the middle of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They just been reaching out, trying to help,” Parks said. RELATED: AG sends cease and desist letter to Detroit apartment trying to illegally evict seniors during COVID-19 pandemicParks is looking into taking legal action. We need to help each other as much as possible, especially in this coronavirus epidemic,” Parks said.