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December 29, 2020

New York State Bans Most Evictions Until May as Tenants Struggle Amid Pandemic
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In housing news, the state of New York has enacted a new law to protect
most renters from eviction until May 1 if they are suffering from
financial hardship related to the pandemic. Meanwhile, in Tacoma,
Washington, housing activists have occupied a Travelodge motel to house
over 40 people. The occupation began on Christmas Day.


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