Alleging criminal activity and other lease violations, some landlords are forcing out renters who legal aid attorneys say should be covered by eviction bans.
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Evictions continue to draw resources from underfunded legal aid programs
Efforts to socially distance courtrooms leave the public in the dark.
More hearings are taking place online, but they aren’t accessible to people without internet access.
Some advocates for self-help centers think covid-19 may have created an opening to make courts more accessible.
Debt collection lawsuits are also expected to accelerate.