The landlord-tenant relationship can be fertile ground for disputes that can result in eviction. Many renters may not realize there are laws and regulations that protect them, and they vary from state to state.
The Johnson County nonprofit Shelter House has plans to use a $60,000 grant of American Rescue Plan Act money to help tenants pay overdue rent. The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Thursday to allocate some of the money the county received from the federal government for COVID-19 pandemic relief. The program will specifically assist.