SPOKANE, Wash. — People facing eviction in Spokane now have access to a new program designed to connect them with resources that could help them stay in their homes.
The pilot program launched this week and included a website that aims to help residents avoid eviction by providing access to legal aid and rental assistance. Under a new city ordinance, the program gives anyone facing eviction a 30-day window before their case can proceed to court.
The city ordinance requires landlords to include a list of prevention programs in their eviction notices, giving tenants time to enroll in the program and find appropriate resources…