COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — People facing eviction in Franklin County have less access to resources than just a few months ago, and that’s because federal money left over from the pandemic is running out.
The City of Columbus is adding some additional resources, but Franklin County has not implemented a plan to address the loss of help for those facing eviction.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) says Franklin County is on track to see 25,000 eviction filings this year.
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Since federal help is ending, people are looking at cities and counties to step up emergency rental assistance…