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City of LA launches application for emergency rental assistance program
The city of Los Angeles will launch its Emergency Renters Assistance Program on Tuesday, with the aim of providing financial assistance toward back rent to low-income renters at risk of homelessness due to COVID-19 or other financial hardships.
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LA's emergency renters assistance program
The city of LA is ready to launch its emergency renters assistance program. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News on Sept. 19, 2023.
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Orange County's Section 8 program opens wait list for first time in 10+ years
For the first time in more than a decade, the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) is accepting applications for its wait list for its housing voucher program.
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How to apply for OC housing voucher program
The Orange County Housing Authority opened its waitlist for its housing voucher program.
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New research shows some of California's most affordable cities saw biggest rent increases
Typical rent prices have shot up by as much as 40% in places like Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia and Riverside in just three years, according to data from economists at the real estate listings company Zillow.
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Back rent due: LA urging tenants to use city resources to avoid eviction
Today is the deadline to pay unpaid rent in full to avoid eviction in the city of Los Angeles.
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LA tenants could soon be evicted for unpaid rent again. Here's how to get help
Renters in the city of Los Angeles could soon be evicted from their properties over unpaid rent from the coronavirus pandemic days. The deadline to pay the rental debts accumulated from March 1, 2020 and Sep. 30, 2021 is today, and they must be paid in full. And another deadline is just months away. Renters will have to pay back…
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LA officials share resources to help renters stay in their homes
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman shared information and resources to help renters stay in their homes.
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LA County offers landlords rental assistance. Here's what to know
A new LA County program offers assistance to landlords whose tenants did not pay rent during the pandemic.
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UC Berkeley student commutes from LA by plane to avoid rent. Here's a typical day
Bill flew to class from LA so he could avoid paying rent in the Bay Area and because he loves transportation
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UC Berkeley student commutes to class by plane
Bill woke up early on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to get to school via plane because he wanted to avoid paying rent in the Bay Area and loves to travel
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Paramount families fear eviction after new RV park owners raise rent
Residents of a mobile home park in Paramount fear that they may soon be homeless after being served eviction notices.
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Tenant's ‘Price Is Right' Win Raises Tensions in Nearly 3-Year Rent Dispute
A couple says they can’t afford to stay in a hotel because their tenants haven’t been paying rent throughout the pandemic, which is income they rely on. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News Friday at 6 p.m.
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What to Know About the NBCLA and Telemundo 52 Renters' Rights Phone Bank
Are you a renter? Do you have questions about renters’ rights and protections?
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Relief for LA County Landlords
The recent rent moratorium extension in LA County is a victory for struggling tenants, but not so much for some small landlords. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 6, 2023.
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LA County Ponies Up Money for Small Landlords With Tenants Who Haven't Paid Rent During Pandemic
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said the pendulum has swung too far towards tenant protections, and now landlords need some help.
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Rent Control Measures on the Ballot
Voters in Pasadena and Santa Monica will be deciding on rent control measures. It’s a big issue across California and the nation as rent prices continue to go up but opponents say restrictions aren’t the answer. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 2, 2022.
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As Housing Prices Surge, Rent Control is Back on the Ballot
Voters will be making a decision on a measure that will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot to limit rent increases in Pasadena.
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How Many Hours Minimum Wage Earners Need to Work to Afford Rent
In many major U.S. cities, minimum wage workers need to clock in over 50 hours each week to be able to afford rent on a one-bedroom home.