The City of Cincinnati is taking additional steps to assist renters and prevent evictions. At a news conference Thursday, Councilmember Meeka Owens and others introduced a Tenants’ Guide with detailed information on rent and utility assistance, legal resources, rent escrow and more. It directs renters to United Way’s 211 Helpline if they need money to pay bills, Hamilton County’s Help Center for legal advice, the […]
In most eviction hearings, only the landlord is represented. The tenant usually can’t afford an attorney or doesn’t have access to Legal Aid lawyers. But some communities are starting to realize that paying for attorneys to represent certain qualified renters can save money in the long run and give tenants a voice. State of local evictions Southwest Ohio is a hotbed for evictions. With rent […]
