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eviction

[ih-vik-shuhn] / ɪˈvɪk ʃən /


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But he did have 10,000 books in a 600-square-foot studio; the letter stated that this was a fire hazard and delivered an ultimatum: Lose the books or risk eviction.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

The government’s lawyer said in a May hearing that eviction proceedings would follow the law.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The eviction crisis arose when federal officials announced last year that the $5-billion emergency voucher program approved by Congress in 2021 was running out of funds at the end of 2026.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Early results suggest 470 cases of social housing fraud have been identified so far across participating local authorities, with offenders facing penalties including eviction, fines and up to two years in prison.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The morning of our eviction, a hard knock on the door woke me.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

It documents 55,018 illegal evictions, 38,876 illegal rent increases, 32,015 complaints about a reduction of services and 24,179 harassment cases.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

Landlord Action, a legal service for landlords, and tenants' union Acorn have both reported a rise in Section 21 "no fault" evictions.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

By helping people keep their Medicaid coverage, connecting them to benefits, eliminating their medical debt and helping prevent evictions, we’re not just talking about putting more money into people’s pockets.

From MarketWatch Apr. 23, 2026

The committee could not stop the evictions, but they did attempt to assist renters with small cash advances.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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