SPOKANE, Wash. — Rental property owners in Spokane will soon have to follow new rules to reduce evictions. Supporters say it will help prevent homelessness, but critics warn the ordinance could cause more harm than good.
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Eviction filings in Spokane County increased sharply after the pandemic, according to data from the Office of Civil Legal Aid. This pushed city leaders to create the new ordinance…