COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Tough times are ahead for people struggling to pay their rent, according to one nonprofit leader, as pandemic emergency rental assistance money runs out.
NBC4 Investigates is looking into what federal dollars running out means for the community and what resources are still available in Franklin County.
“Filings are at an all-time high,” Franklin County Municipal Court Magistrate Tony Paat said. “The people who come here, they’re way ahead of the game. You’d be surprised how many people just don’t respond to the eviction filings.”
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In the span of a few months, there are fewer resources at eviction court as organizations have to pull back as funding runs out. There’s still the same demand, but fewer organizations are able to meet it…