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local4 days ago•5 min saved

NYC eviction surge exposes deeper rent affordability crisis

New York City saw more than 8,000 renter evictions through June 2026 (about 1,345 per month), underscoring a widening housing affordability crisis as rents rise. The city’s 2025 evictions reached 17,791—the highest since 2018—amid court backlogs and limited rental aid. Advocates call for expanded aid and faster emergency relief, while officials push broader housing vouchers (CityFHEPS) and greater access to legal counsel, though programs remain underused and lengthy proceedings persist. Eviction Lab data add context, showing roughly 112,000 eviction filings in the past year (~5% of renter households).

via Gothamist|

#eviction #housing-crisis #local

policy19 days ago•11 min saved

Rent collections dip in NYC’s affordable housing amid rising costs and policy shifts

New York City’s affordable-housing rent collections remain well below pre-pandemic levels, with about 89% collected last year versus 95% previously, jeopardizing nonprofit-built buildings that run on tight margins; while some tenants may be deliberately withholding payments, many face ongoing financial strain as costs rise and wages lag. City officials are pushing to expand emergency rental aid and subsidies and are weighing rent-relief measures for extremely low-income and rent-stabilized units, including potential rent freezes, but relief is complicated by housing-court backlogs and the lingering aftereffects of pandemic-era policies.

via Politico|

#affordable-housing #eviction #new-york-city

business1 month ago•6 min saved

Sonoma Castle Road Estate Evicted as Mattson Bankruptcy Advances

Ken and Stacy Mattson must vacate their 50-acre Castle Road estate by June 15 as the LeFever Mattson bankruptcy estate takes control and begins liquidating assets; the eviction coincides with Ken Mattson's federal indictment for wire fraud and related charges, with prosecutors expecting him to plead guilty to a single count of fraud and face up to 12 years in prison. The property is valued around $6.85 million, and the ongoing liquidation aims to compensate investors, with interim distributions anticipated by late summer.

via Sonoma Index-Tribune|

#bankruptcy #business #eviction

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Brooklyn Eviction Protest Ends in Arrest of NYC Council Member Chi Ossé

NYC Council member Chi Ossé was arrested during a Bedford-Stuyvesant eviction protest as city marshals prepared to move against a constituent amid deed-theft concerns; Ossé, a Mamdani ally, has backed eviction protections and moratoriums tied to deed theft, while colleagues and the NYPD review the incident.

via Politico|

#chi-osse #deed-theft #eviction

crime3 months ago•5 min saved

Porterville detective killed as eviction call escalates into barricade standoff

A Tulare County sheriff’s detective was killed after responding to an eviction-service call in Porterville when a gunman barricaded himself in a home and opened fire; the suspect, 59-year-old David Morales, remained barricaded as negotiators worked the scene, and three nearby schools were placed on lockdown as the deputy died at Sierra View Medical Center.

via Los Angeles Times|

#barricade #california #crime

entertainment3 months ago•35 min saved

Mickey Rourke Ousted From LA Home Over $59,100 Rent Debt

Mickey Rourke was evicted from his Los Angeles three‑bedroom home after a March 9, 2025 default judgment found him owing $59,100 in unpaid rent. The landlord accused the house of being rat‑infested and in disrepair (no running water, broken AC, rotting floors). Rourke had rejected a GoFundMe that raised about $100,000, calling it a scam, and argued the landlord hadn’t fixed the problems.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #eviction #gofundme

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

Mickey Rourke Evicted in LA Over Rent; GoFundMe Help Rejected

Actor Mickey Rourke was evicted from a Beverly Grove home in Los Angeles after falling behind on about $60,000 in rent. A GoFundMe to help him stay—over $100,000 raised—was rejected by Rourke, who called the fundraiser humiliating, and a judge ruled in favor of the landlord, ending the lease.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#entertainment #eviction #gofundme

entertainment4 months ago•13 min saved

Rourke Loses L.A. Home to Eviction After Rent Dues Near $60K

A Los Angeles County court granted a landlord a default judgment against actor Mickey Rourke, canceling his Drexel Avenue lease and forfeiting the rental agreement after he fell about $59,100 behind on three-bedroom rent. The landlord proved proper notice and Rourke’s failure to respond to the lawsuit, enabling eviction. The home near The Grove—built in the 1920s and once occupied by Raymond Chandler—has now forfeited the lease. A GoFundMe raised roughly $90,000 for Rourke, though he said he wasn’t involved; his manager later acknowledged organizing the fundraiser.

via rollingstone.com|

#default-judgment #entertainment #eviction

us-news4 months ago•4 min saved

Unpaid TSA Worker in Syracuse Faces Eviction as DHS Shutdown Drains Pay

A Syracuse TSA employee, Anthony Riley, says he’s worked four weeks without pay during the DHS shutdown, risking eviction and financial ruin as he tries to support his family, while lawmakers wrestle over funding and aid options.

via NBC News|

#eviction #financialhardship #governmentshutdown

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

Mickey Rourke Faces Eviction Over Unapproved GoFundMe Campaign

A Los Angeles court granted a default eviction against actor Mickey Rourke after he fell behind on roughly $59,100 in back rent for a three-bedroom home. A GoFundMe drive to raise $100,000 to cover back rent was organized by his manager without Rourke’s authorization, and he publicly denounced the effort as embarrassing and said he wouldn’t seek charity.

via NBC News|

#entertainment #eviction #gofundme

entertainment4 months ago•3 min saved

Mickey Rourke Evicted After Rejecting Fan-GoFundMe Help for Beverly Grove Rent

A Los Angeles judge issued a default eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke for roughly $59,100 in back rent on his Beverly Grove rental after he failed to respond to the eviction suit; a GoFundMe campaign organized by his manager raised over $100,000 to help, but Rourke refused to accept the funds, calling the charity effort humiliating, and the landlord won possession of the home.

via Los Angeles Times|

#beverly-grove #entertainment #eviction

world4 months ago•15 min saved

Andrew Snubbed as Royal Family Trims Ties After Epstein Fallout

Ex-Prince Andrew was left out of Prince Edward’s 62nd-birthday tribute, highlighting ongoing royal distancing amid his Epstein-related arrest and fallout, including being stripped of titles and eviction from Royal Lodge with a severely narrowed public role.

via Page Six|

#andrew-mountbatten-windsor #eviction #jeffrey-epstein

local4 months ago•3 min saved

Beverly Hills businesswoman evicted amid multimillion-dollar home lien claims

Rita Ortiz, the registered agent of Ortiz Consulting LLC, was evicted by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies from a Glendon Avenue home after homeowners accused her of recording 35 mechanics liens totaling more than $500 million since 2023; many homeowners say they never contracted with her, and LAPD says some liens are under active investigation.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#beverly-hills #eviction #homeowners

entertainment5 months ago•14 min saved

Mickey Rourke Urges GoFundMe Donors to Get Refunds Amid Eviction Drama

Mickey Rourke publicly denounced a GoFundMe fundraiser set up by his manager to help him avoid eviction, saying he was not involved and urging donors to retrieve their money. The post claimed over $100,000 had been raised by “concerned strangers,” with about $90,000 still needing refunds, and his attorney was working on returning funds. His manager defended the fundraiser as legitimate and said refunds would be issued if Rourke didn’t want the money, while Rourke had previously said he would never ask fans for money and called the situation humiliating.

via Rolling Stone|

#entertainment #eviction #fundraiser

entertainment5 months ago•33 min saved

Mickey Rourke urges refunds on GoFundMe amid eviction fundraiser dispute

Mickey Rourke says a GoFundMe fundraiser run by his manager to help him avoid eviction has raised over $100,000, but about $90,000 still needs to be refunded and he’s urging donors to reclaim their money. He previously said he wasn’t involved with the campaign and called the setup humiliating, while his manager insists the fundraiser wasn’t a grift and that refunds will be issued if donors don’t want the money. The situation centers on claims of misused funds and the push to return donations.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #eviction #gofundme