We recently returned to our discussion about antiracist research methods, and want to open a new dialogue about how we …
Eviction in Durham Isn’t a “Small Claim” Anymore
Many of us with secure tenure in our homes, whether renters or homeowners, have little notion of how swift the economic …
At the End of The Moratorium That Wasn’t
For three months in 2020, we experienced a sudden and unexpected stop in the ongoing trauma of evictions in Durham. For …
The Basic Need for Shelter: 2020’s Insufficient Measures
Evictions uproot communities, negatively impact public health, and create lasting financial insecurity for the people …
Multi-Family Property Owner Profile: General Services Corporation
As COVID-19 cases soar and thousands remain out of work, the National Council of State Housing Agencies estimates that …
Twitter Chat Recap: COVID-19 & Evictions in Durham
On April 29, Jesse McCoy (@JHamiltonMcCoy2), Attorney with the Duke University Civil Justice Clinic and the Durham …
COVID-19 and Evictions in Durham
Is there an eviction moratorium? In short, no. In March, as COVID-19 began interrupting service and retail …
Court Watching, Listening, and Learning
“Seven of us received eviction notices this week.” These were the sobering opening words spoken at a meeting …
Thinking Big but Local for Eviction Policy Solutions
After spending the summer studying evictions, I learned that data can be an incredible resource for spreading awareness …
Strategies to Prevent Displacement, Part 4: Improvement of Financial Wellbeing
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that in order for a person to enjoy financial well-being, they should …
Strategies to Prevent Displacement, Part 3: Rent Stabilization
Over time, Durham residents have witnessed and been affected by significant and rapid increases in rents. Those renters …
Strategies to Prevent Displacement, Part 2: Civil Justice
One way to reduce the number of evictions and prevent homelessness, as discussed by a small group at the recent Who Owns …
Strategies to Prevent Displacement, Part 1: Hold Landlords Accountable
What are practical ways to prevent tenants from losing their homes? Since hundreds of tenants get eviction notices in …
The Eviction Footprint: Moving with Awareness
I graduated from Duke in 2018 as the first generation in my family to go to college. At a student luncheon on affordable …
Who Owns Durham? Recap
Approximately 40 people attended the Who Owns Durham? workshop co-sponsored by DataWorks NC and the Human Relations …
Evictions Event May 8, 7pm
Who Owns Durham Wednesday, May 8 - 7:00 PM - 302 West Main Street (Center for Responsible Lending) Join DataWorks …
Displaced But Not Evicted
I mean, it’s not the best place in the world. But it’s just something I got a key to, to come in and sit and watch and …
