Stories tagged: "eviction"

Housing An evicted house at a suburban street with left belongings on the lawns near 8 mile road in the city of Detroit.
Housing ‘It Affects the Soul’: Michigan Families Face Brunt Of Housing Hardships

When Michigan families face housing hardship, it affects more than just them. Here’s how.

Joey Oliver Joey Oliver September 13, 2021 5:01 pm EDT
Housing Housing activists across Michigan are celebrating the CDC's decision to ban evictions through the end of the year.
Housing The FAQs About the End of Eviction Protections in Michigan

In 2020, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch warned of a "tsunami" of evictions coming after the pandemic. That tsunami is poised to hit.

Associated Press Associated Press June 28, 2021 5:17 pm EDT
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Housing An Eviction ‘Tsunami’ Is Coming to Michigan this Winter

With rent assistance disappearing and eviction moratoriums set to end, Michigan braces for an eviction crisis. At the height of winter. During a pandemic.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 2, 2020 3:31 pm EST
Politics Justice Elizabeth Welch. Photo by Katelyn Kivel via Zoom.
Politics Meet Elizabeth Welch: Employment Lawyer Turned State Supreme Court Justice

From a high school campaign volunteer to the Michigan Supreme Court, Justice Elizabeth Welch has believed in the rule of law as a "great equalizer."

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 30, 2020 1:02 pm EST
Housing Housing activists across Michigan are celebrating the CDC's decision to ban evictions through the end of the year.
Housing The CDC Banned Evictions for the Rest of the Year, but What Does That Actually Mean for Michiganders?

The order can help thousands of Michiganders to keep their homes.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain September 9, 2020 4:42 pm EDT

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A new billboard popped up near the Orlando International Airport this week encouraging travelers to turn around and head to Michigan. (Photo Illustration) News New Billboards Urge Florida Visitors to Turn Around and Go to Michigan
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This image provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows emergency personnel, aircraft and heavy equipment being used to suppress the wildfire near Grayling. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP) Safety Michigan Wildfire That Burned 3+ Square Miles Sparked by Campfire on Private Land
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Housing With key protections expired for much of Michigan, more renters than ever are facing eviction. Photo via Shutterstock.
Housing Nearly Half of Michigan Renters Are At Risk to Lose Their Homes Right Now

A new analysis of Census data shows Michigan families who rent are struggling to keep their homes afloat during the pandemic.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain August 12, 2020 4:05 pm EDT
Law and Policy Randi Alexander poses in her kitchen after a long day of work. (Photo via Facebook)
Law and Policy Gov. Whitmer’s Plan Has Helped Struggling Renters During Coronavirus. Here Are Her Newest Eviction Protections.

“I diverted money from here to there like I was playing Monopoly,” Randi Alexander said about piecing rent and bills together during the coronavirus.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain July 8, 2020 1:37 pm EDT