The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that requires housing agencies to pay for legal fees when evicting tenants. The agency argues the mandate puts an unfair financial strain on its federally funded budget.
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New Law Explained
The law, known as the Poverty Elimination Act, was passed in April 2024. Introduced by State Senator Tarell McKinney, it requires public housing authorities to cover the cost of legal counsel and eviction-related expenses for tenants they seek to remove…