/news/tags/home-in-akron Home in Akron en-US Copyright Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:19 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture An Akron-focused media collaborative is taking an in-depth look at the city’s rental market and the housing challenges that continue through the pandemic. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:19 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture Andrew Meyer /news/community/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture An Akron-focused media collaborative is taking an in-depth look at the city’s rental market and the housing challenges that continue through the pandemic. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:08 GMT /news/community/2021-03-15/rising-rents-a-high-eviction-rate-and-disinvestment-complicate-akrons-housing-picture Andrew Meyer /news/economy/2021-03-11/2020-didnt-stunt-the-big-business-of-renting-in-akron Despite the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, Akron's rental market continues to grow. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:56 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-11/2020-didnt-stunt-the-big-business-of-renting-in-akron Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal /news/economy/2021-03-11/akron-deals-with-the-true-cost-of-renting Median gross rent in Akron is higher than every city in Ohio except for Columbus. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:54 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-11/akron-deals-with-the-true-cost-of-renting Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal /news/economy/2021-03-11/middlebury-neighbors-want-dangerous-homes-torn-down-replacing-them-wont-be-easy Residents in Akron wish to see dangerous houses torn down; however, rebuilding new homes isn't exactly easy in their area. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:47 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-11/middlebury-neighbors-want-dangerous-homes-torn-down-replacing-them-wont-be-easy Abbey Marshall / The Devil Strip, H.L. Comeriato / The Devil Strip /news/economy/2021-03-11/evictions-continue-during-pandemic-despite-rental-assistance-eviction-moratorium Hundreds of families have been evicted from their homes in Akron since the start of the pandemic, including Virginia LaForce and her family. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:42 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-11/evictions-continue-during-pandemic-despite-rental-assistance-eviction-moratorium Noor Hindi/The Devil Strip /news/2021-03-10/where-to-turn-if-you-need-shelter These are some of your options should you find yourself evicted. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:45:19 GMT /news/2021-03-10/where-to-turn-if-you-need-shelter Abbey Marshall / The Devil Strip /news/2021-03-09/what-to-do-if-you-fall-behind-on-your-rent-in-akron Here are the steps you should take. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:33:46 GMT /news/2021-03-09/what-to-do-if-you-fall-behind-on-your-rent-in-akron Rosalie Murphy/ The Devil Strip /news/2021-03-09/what-to-do-if-youre-facing-eviction-in-akron The eviction process typically lasts weeks, and the process doesn’t always end in tenants having to move out. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:32:54 GMT /news/2021-03-09/what-to-do-if-youre-facing-eviction-in-akron Rosalie Murphy/ The Devil Strip /news/2021-03-09/what-you-can-do-if-your-landlord-is-not-making-repairs You may be able to place your rent in escrow, a legal arrangement where the clerk of courts holds your rent until your landlord makes the necessary repairs to your rental property. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:30:13 GMT /news/2021-03-09/what-you-can-do-if-your-landlord-is-not-making-repairs H.L. Comeriato / The Devil Strip