Richmond's southernmost neighborhoods had the most eviction judgments during the pandemic, compared to other areas in the city, according to research from VCU's RVA Eviction Labs.
In the next few weeks, money to help renters struggling to make ends meet will dry up. And requirements for landlords to give renters more time to make payments or to notify renters about aid programs; all of that will come to an end.
Housing advocates say legislation passed by the General Assembly on a bipartisan vote would have helped reign in the most negligent landlords. Now they’re questioning Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of the bill.
Housing advocates say legislation passed by the General Assembly on a bipartisan vote would have helped reign in the most negligent landlords. Now they’re questioning Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of the bill.