Domestic violence survivor faces eviction after Dallas County program ends

Almost one in eight private renters face threat of eviction this winter

A survey seen by The Mirror shows 8% of private renters have received an eviction notice or threatened with one. Another 4.5% are behind on rent - putting them in danger of losing their homes

Domestic violence survivor faces eviction after Dallas County program ends

A domestic violence survivor wonders where she'll live next after a Shared Housing Center program ends in 2025.

New Law Could Help Tenants Facing Eviction Stay In Their Homes

By Felicia Mello, CalMatters Tenant advocates suffered a big defeat this fall when California voters decided against expanding cities’ ability to limit rent increases. But a state law set to take effect Jan. 1 will give renters facing eviction a little more breathing room. The law doubles the time tenants have to respond after receiving an eviction notice from five business days to ten. Lawyers who work with renters say that what may seem like a…