Renting

Today, reading election-year tea-leaves at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Then, the end of federal pandemic aid for Michigan renters facing eviction.

A state House panel held its first hearing Thursday on legislation to create a right to legal representation for people facing eviction from their rental homes.

New Michigan court rules aimed at increasing fairness within the eviction process are set to take effect in November.

In a number of Michigan cities including Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids, more than one in four renters are spending at least half their income on rent.

Happy 1/23 Day! A discussion about red flag laws followed followed a preview of the upcoming State of the State. Then a conversation on tenant rights in Detroit. Plus a little bit about the Lunar New Year.

With pandemic-era benefits winding down and the eviction moratorium ended, Detroit tenants are seeing more evictions — and housing activists and residents are demanding a series of policy efforts to better protect tenants.

Under the "right to renew" law, landlords are required to make a “good faith” renewal offer to tenants no later than 180 days before the end of their current lease.

On today's show, we spoke with EMU faculty from the picket line in Ypsilanti, and WWII "Rosies" shared their stories. Plus, an update on tick season from IPR and then three renters dished on their role in the formation of the Detroit Tenants Association.

Detroiters are no strangers to fluctuating economic landscapes. The city once known for its low cost of living and high homeownership rate has recently transitioned to a majority-renter city.

Measures to slow the spread of coronavirus have caused many businesses to grind to a halt. Employees at these businesses have been told to stay home or…