Struggling Renters Fear What Will Happen If Eviction Moratorium Ends

The video discusses the housing crisis in the U.S., exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions are behind on rent, facing eviction, and potential homelessness. The eviction ban, covering 80% of U.S. counties, aims to prevent a public health crisis but is halted in court. Families like Noemi Rojas' are severely affected, having lost jobs and unable to pay rent. Small landlords also face financial difficulties. The crisis disproportionately impacts low-income and minority communities, with black, Latino, and Asian renters at higher eviction risk. Despite federal aid, many have not received assistance, highlighting the slow response in cities like New York.

What financial implications do landlords face due to unpaid rent?

What challenges do minority communities face in relation to eviction?