Homelessness

Increasing Homelessness Crisis in Indiana: Tenants Helplessly Face Retaliation from Landlords

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Columbus, Indiana – The state of Indiana is grappling with a severe shortage of affordable housing, causing low-income families to struggle to find suitable accommodation. In Bartholomew County, in particular, the situation has become increasingly dire due to the shortage of affordable housing options and the prevalence of corporate landlords. One of the major concerns facing tenants is the fear of retaliation by landlords. While this form of behavior should be illegal, landlords often find ways to circumvent the law in local courts. For instance, if a tenant files a maintenance request, some landlords resort … Read more

Chicago Appeals Judge’s Ruling on Real Estate Transfer Tax Increase for Homelessness Funding

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Chicago, Illinois – The city of Chicago is preparing to challenge a recent ruling by Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Burke that struck down a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to increase the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales. The mayor’s plan aimed to generate $100 million annually in revenue to combat homelessness. Following the judge’s declaration that the binding referendum on the tax increase was invalid, the city swiftly filed a motion requesting a stay on the ruling while it appeals. In its motion, the city argues that there is a substantial case … Read more

Supreme Court Ruling Holds Key to San Francisco’s Homelessness Lawsuit – Delays Awaited

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San Francisco, California – A lawsuit in San Francisco that aimed to address the issue of homelessness has been put on hold as it awaits a forthcoming Supreme Court ruling in a similar case in Grants Pass, Oregon. The San Francisco suit, which had the potential to set a precedent for addressing homelessness across the city, has been halted pending the outcome of the Grants Pass ruling. The lawsuit in San Francisco sought to compel the city to find solutions for its homeless population, arguing that the current approach was not effectively addressing the issue. … Read more

Supreme Court to Review Rulings on Homelessness and Sleeping on Streets in Western US Cities

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to review lower-court decisions that make it more difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate homelessness. The court’s decision to hear the appeal comes after recent rulings by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that blocked anti-camping ordinances in San Francisco and restricted the enforcement of local ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon. Grants Pass, with the support of California Governor Gavin Newsom and other elected officials, has sought to address the issue of homelessness caused by rising housing costs and income inequality. Meanwhile, … Read more