Research from HSHE research specialist Kate Brantley and U-M lecturer Dr. Alexa Eisenberg examines the impact of eviction filings on Pennsylvania tenants and their families. Brantley and Eisenberg's research finds that regardless of the outcome of a tenant's case, an eviction filing can trigger profound and lasting consequences for health, relationships, finances, and housing stability. Their report outlines tangible steps that policymakers can take to reduce the collateral costs of evictions for PA tenants.
Read the full report here: Record Costs: Collateral Consequences of Eviction Court Filings on Pennsylvania Tenants
This project is funded by Community Legal Services (CLS), a legal aid organization based in Philadelphia, PA, and supported by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan.
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