Thousands have survived one pandemic winter, only to now face another, still waiting for shelters to have spaces for them, to hear their names called for a public housing unit.
Tag: landlords
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How many buildings does your landlord own?
A database matches rental properties with owners, whether they like it or not.
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The myth of housing mobility
The Voucher Promise chronicles the “illusions” of Section 8.
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Lightfoot’s surprise tenant protection measure ruffles feathers
Progressive aldermen and landlord lobby balk at “fair notice” ordinance
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Eviction is more than just a bureaucratic process
An architecture critic and a housing reporter visit a new exhibition in Milwaukee.
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Pangea has taken thousands to eviction court. The story of an apartment empire
The company has claimed credit for reviving south and west side communities, even as it’s filed more than 9,000 eviction cases since 2009.
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Rent control referendum hits three more wards on November ballot
Lift the Ban Coalition steps up pressure for state senate vote on rent control bill
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The great puppet caper
The story behind a Wicker Park building full of “creepy wooden dolls with strings”
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Bedbugs: not dead yet
Bedbug infestations are on the rise—and the number of complaints barely scratches the surface