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Tag Archives: PTFA
Congressional Briefing on Extending the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act
If not made permanent, on December 31, 2014 the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) will expire, leaving renters living in foreclosed properties vulnerable. Without the protection of the PTFA, renters could have no idea their landlord has defaulted on … Continue reading
New Report Shows Millions of Renters at Risk of Eviction and Homelessness
When the foreclosure crisis began in 2008, the national spotlight was on homeowners. But research shows that 40 percent of families facing eviction due to foreclosures are renters. And over the last three years, the total numbers of renters affected … Continue reading
Posted in Housing
Tagged eviction, foreclosure, Housing, PTFA, renters, tenant rights
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Homelessness & Human Rights Day
December 10 is Human Rights Day, a global day of recognition of the basic rights that are fundamental to all human beings. At the Law Center, we’re taking the opportunity to update our report card on U.S. compliance with the … Continue reading
Posted in Housing, Human Rights
Tagged Housing, Human Right to Housing, Human Rights, PTFA
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Who should lead?
An important aspect of Wall Street reform is the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which will take charge of nearly all federal consumer protection regulation – including regulation of mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other financial … Continue reading
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Tagged domestic policy, foreclosure, homelessness, Housing, PTFA
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Wall Street Reform’s Impact on Housing
Yesterday, the Senate passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, sweeping legislation that covers a broad range of financial and housing policy issues. The House had already passed the same bill on June 29. President Obama is … Continue reading
Staying Home
It’s no secret that the foreclosure crisis has had a tremendous impact on the United States. In 2008, state and local homeless groups reported a 61 percent rise in homelessness since the beginning of the foreclosure crisis. But what may … Continue reading