Richmond public housing authority pausing evictions, investigating accuracy of rent calculations

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Richmond public housing authority pausing evictions, investigating accuracy of rent calculations

RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is implementing a temporary eviction freeze, allowing more time for families at risk of losing their homes to catch up on rent.RRHA made the decision to halt proceedings on lease enforcement cases for nonpayment of rent," RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith announced Friday.He said the pause will last for at least 30 days. RRHA already dismissed 14 eviction cases in court this week and…