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eviction

[ih-vik-shuhn] / ɪˈvɪk ʃən /


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Ronesha, 31, has been living in temporary accommodation with her two sons since 2024, after being made homeless following a no-fault eviction.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

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

Members and staff have filed multiple legal petitions, arguing that the government can reclaim the property only by following the statutory eviction process.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Thousands of formerly homeless people whose housing subsidies will expire in December are no longer at risk of eviction, local housing officials announced Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

His family was way behind on rent and facing eviction from their apartment.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

The city also created a $5 million loan program for landlords to help pay tenants’ overdue rent and avoid evictions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Raman, who represents an affluent Hollywood Hills district, led the effort to reduce evictions, capping rent increases at 4% for apartments built before October 1978.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

The new legislation will restrict landlords to a handful of legal reasons for evictions, including wanting to move back in, anti-social behaviour by tenants or persistent rent arrears.

From BBC Apr. 27, 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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