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Landlord group sues over Minnesota eviction restrictions

Landlord group sues over Minnesota eviction restrictions

The lawsuit comes as the state Legislature prepares to vote on a plan to wind down Gov. Tim Walz’s eviction moratorium.
by Brian Bakst

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Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid

Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid

Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.
by Chris Arnold

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Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban

Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban

One of Gov. Tim Walz’s last remaining COVID-19 restrictions is a ban on rental property evictions. Legislators have been looking for a way to end the ban that is fair to both landlords and tenants. And rental assistance money has been slow to flow to those who need it. 
by Brian Bakst

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Does the housing upswing have a downside?

Does the housing upswing have a downside?

It’s a great time to be selling a home, but what do multiple offers and sales prices far above asking say about larger housing trends?
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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It's harder than ever to buy a house, and bidding wars keep breaking out

It's harder than ever to buy a house, and bidding wars keep breaking out

A record low supply of homes for sale and strong demand from buyers are sending home prices to record levels and frustrating homebuyers who keep getting outbid.
by Chris Arnold

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More COVID-19 relief coming for Minnesota’s renters

More COVID-19 relief coming for Minnesota’s renters

Renters who owe landlords because of COVID-19 may finally see some relief coming their way, as hundreds of millions in federal aid becomes available.
by Hannah Yang

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Government housing vouchers are hard to get, and hard to use

Government housing vouchers are hard to get, and hard to use

The federal government plans to release another $5 billion to help those at risk of homelessness. But even without that assistance, low-income tenants struggle to use housing vouchers.
by Pam Fessler

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Judge strikes down federal eviction moratorium, setting up high-stakes appeal

Judge strikes down federal eviction moratorium, setting up high-stakes appeal

A federal judge has ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority by issuing a nationwide moratorium on evictions. The fate of millions of renters rests on appeal.
by Chris Arnold

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Economic pressures threaten waves of change on St. Paul’s West Side

Economic pressures threaten waves of change on St. Paul’s West Side

Community organizers and longtime residents see the beginnings of a gentrification wave they worry may leave many low-income residents with nowhere to go. Some see rent stabilization as the answer, but not everyone’s on board.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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MN rental assistance program to soon begin payouts

MN rental assistance program to soon begin payouts

State officials are highlighting a new rental assistance program that uses federal money to help people behind on their rent due to the pandemic. Some landlords say it’s taking too long to get the program running.
by Tim Pugmire

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