Rental Relief's Lagging System May Lead To 'Tsunami Of Evictions,' Activists Say

CBS Los Angeles

April 1, 2022

Out of her the five tenants in her small rent-controlled building in Boyle Heights, Anne Rochier is the only one to receive any back rent from the state's Housing Is Key program.

"Since pretty much the beginning of the pandemic, our landlord has been indicating that he intends to evict us," said Rochier.

The Housing Is Key program is California's rental assistance program. The program gives free financial assistance to landlords and renters who need help with unpaid rent or utilities. The deadline for the program will expire at 11:59 p.m. on March 31.

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