Housing activists, many of whom participated in protests against police violence this summer, have begun working with tenant groups and nonprofits to stall evictions by showing up en masse to housing court, pressuring the state Legislature and enacting eviction blockades. “Cancel Rent,” the housing activists’ mantra, was taken up by Black Lives Matter marchers and sounded throughout the summer in cities across the US. Acuff estimated that, if no legislation is passed to halt evictions, there could be up to 20,000 evictions in Rochester alone. Another bill would provide housing vouchers to people without homes, making it easier for them to secure housing. It doesn’t mean that the rent isn’t coming due.”Myrie said his bill existed, in large part, because of the activists’ efforts.

Source: bd News24 December 26, 2020 08:03 UTC