Eviction Innovation
Landlords and property managers play a crucial role in eviction prevention. Their strategies and decisions control whether and how tenants are evicted.
What has been accomplished in the past 2 years of eviction prevention work? And what are the goals and challenges that need to be addressed in the next 2 years?
Professor Nicole Summers has spotlighted the phenomenon that arises out of housing court settlements: “civil probation”. Many eviction cases end in settlements as opposed to court orders. Summers…
New America is leading a national network of agencies, research labs, courts, and nonprofits improve the landscape of eviction data. Policymakers and service providers need better data about…
Are you trying to involve your local courts in regional eviction prevention efforts? Use this template to guide you through how to find the right contacts and be prepared to engage the court effectively.
By Sarah Verschoor, originally published on Legal Design & Innovation During many evictions, tenants & service providers face a troubling paradox. Just when a tenant is most at…
The Landlord Engagement Lab is a new cohort to help cities work better with mom and pop landlords
Many city agencies and regional coalitions struggle to involve the court in eviction prevention. What are strategies to engage judges, court executives, and clerks in eviction prevention initiatives?
What does it feel like to be a tenant facing eviction, having to go to housing court? This illustrated essay presents tenants’ perspectives about how the eviction system works.
Does your region have a problem with informal or illegal evictions, that happen outside of court? This new report from New America can help you understand how to measure what is happening in your community.