evictions

After weeks of hearing complaints, the Detroit City Council has begun discussing ways to stop illegal evictions in the city, Michigan Radio reports.  While certificates of compliance are required to legally rent out a property and evict tenants...

Despite pandemic-related eviction prevention measures, thousands of Detroit renters were evicted in the past two years due to loopholes in policies and enforcement. Analysis of court data by University of Michigan researchers shows nearly 90% of...

New research, supported by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan offers insights into how Michigan can maintain the low eviction rates achieved during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Michigan Eviction Project, led by U-M faculty and housing...

“I think there is a looming crisis … people are going to have to make choices about what they pay,” said Kristin Seefeldt. “They're already making choices about what bills to pay. It becomes this heat or eat choice that is really devastating for...