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A grey, low-rise hotel complex is fronted by a sign reading "Efficiency Lodge."
Posted inHousing Affordability

Precariously housed residents of metro Atlanta’s extended-stay hotels need more help

by Sean Keenan October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

“The parking lot is the playground that is shared with drug deals, guns, and prostitution. Many children remain hidden behind closed drapes to keep them safe.”

A grey, low-rise hotel complex is fronted by a sign reading "Efficiency Lodge."
Posted inHousing Affordability

Court decides extended-stay hotel guests are legal residents with eviction protections

by Sean Keenan March 9, 2022March 9, 2022
Posted inHousing Affordability

Can the City of Atlanta do more to prevent evictions?

by Sean Keenan January 26, 2022January 27, 2022
Posted inHousing Affordability

Should public defenders help shield metro Atlantans from eviction?

by Sean Keenan October 19, 2021October 19, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

Local, state eviction bans needed while governments disburse federal rental assistance cash, experts say

by Sean Keenan September 3, 2021September 3, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

With federal moratorium gone, can local attorneys help stave off torrent of evictions?

by Sean Keenan August 31, 2021August 31, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

The “tsunami” approaches: With federal moratorium killed, Atlanta braces for crush of evictions

by Sean Keenan August 27, 2021August 27, 2021
A grey, low-rise hotel complex is fronted by a sign reading "Efficiency Lodge."
Posted inHousing Affordability

Roy Barnes: Eviction ban emboldened motel guests to seek tenant rights

by Sean Keenan August 25, 2021August 25, 2021
A grey, low-rise hotel complex is fronted by a sign reading "Efficiency Lodge."
Posted inHousing Affordability

Court to determine if extended-stay hotel guests should be protected by tenant rights

by Sean Keenan August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

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