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The Daily Free Press

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As the Oct. 17 expiration date for the statewide moratorium on evictions grows closer, city leaders take measures to protect Boston’s tenants. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

With state eviction moratorium set to expire, City leadership addresses impact

James Paleologopoulos October 9, 2020
To address the potential impact of the moratorium ending Oct. 17, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the City will take action to curtail evictions while connecting those who are evicted with the resources available to them.
East to West: September 18, 2020

East to West: September 18, 2020

Justin Tang September 18, 2020

Join us today as we cover the Boston Common protest against the Jacob Blake shooting, a letter written by BU community members to eradicate white supremacy culture at the university and the towns of...

Boston renters who are unemployed and at risk of losing their housing because of the coronavirus can receive up to $4,000 from The City of Boston’s $3 million Rental Relief Fund. DANIEL MU/ DFP FILE

City putting $3 million in crisis aid toward Boston renters

Inyeong Kim April 10, 2020
Boston is giving $3 million in City funds to help residents who are at risk of losing their housing pay their rent during tough economic times caused by the coronavirus.
Braddock Park in Boston’s South End. Housing rental prices in Boston increased by 1.3 percent from 2018 to 2019, the lowest per-year increase since the city began tracking the data in 2014. COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Rents in Boston are increasing at lesser degrees, but prices remain on the rise

Kyla Denisevich February 23, 2020
Data released by the City of Boston show increases in rent are diminishing. However, local residents are not yet feeling the effects of this development.
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