Evictions During a Pandemic
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What did the City Life staff and members do to address the eviction issue during the pandemic?

  • Filed individual lawsuits against eviction
  • Appealed to the state governor for intervention
  • Organized virtual town hall meetings
  • Protested on the steps of Housing Court (correct)

    • Why did many people think shutting down the Housing Court was impossible?

  • They believed the court was already shut down
  • They believed the court was essential for the functioning of the housing system
  • They perceived it as a drastic and unprecedented action (correct)
  • They thought the judge wouldn't respond to the protest

    • What did the new state law achieve in relation to eviction and foreclosure?

  • It mandated eviction without court proceedings
  • It established a process for expedited evictions
  • It provided financial assistance to landlords
  • It imposed a temporary halt on eviction and foreclosure (correct)

    • Why do the neighbors in Roxbury have a higher risk of getting Covid-19?

    <p>Due to being frontline workers in hospitals, grocery stores, and construction sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the collective efforts in response to the eviction issue during the pandemic?

    <p>Shutting down Housing Court and passing a strong eviction and foreclosure moratorium law</p> Signup and view all the answers

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