By the end of 2023, Detroit’s 36th District Court signed more than 7,400 eviction orders.
Nushrat Rahman
Nushrat Rahman covers issues and obstacles that influence economic mobility, primarily in Detroit, for the Detroit Free Press and BridgeDetroit, as a corps member with Report for America, a national service program placing journalists in local newsrooms across the country.
Her beat includes coverage of housing, water affordability and issues important to small business owners – all areas she’s passionate about as a lifelong Detroiter. She has written for Hour Detroit, Model D and Tostada Magazine.
In 2018, Rahman was selected as one of 13 contributors for The Edit, a New York Times newsletter for college students and recent graduates. Rahman is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, where she dived into narrative and investigative reporting, and Wayne State University.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Small Detroit landlords want more resources for repairs
Detroit landlords say the plan to change the city’s rental ordinance is a step in the right direction, but stressed property owners need more resources to make repairs.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit library could add $3.2M to coffers if millage passes
If Proposal L isn’t approved by voters, the Detroit Public Library would be forced to shut its doors, officials said.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Detroit wants to change its rental ordinance. What to know
In Detroit only 10% of rental homes have passed required inspections. The city wants to revamp its ordinance to encourage landlords to comply.
Posted inHousing
What happens when a court officer comes knocking during an eviction?
During an eviction, a landlord can hire a court officer to force a tenant to move. Here’s what happens when a court officer arrives at the door.
Posted inDetroit Thrive
Detroit Thrive: Cash for moms and babies – Here’s what you need to know
If Rx Kids is able to raise the needed philanthropic dollars, programs could go live in more cities as early as January.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Man shot, killed during eviction in Detroit – Here’s what we know
A man was shot and killed during an eviction Friday after police say he had a box cutter and charged at a bailiff.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Cash program for moms and babies expected to expand across Michigan
In Flint, where nearly 78% of children under five live in poverty, Rx Kids has so far distributed more than $2 million in cash to 828 families.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Deepfakes: What they are and how to protect yourself
Amid the rising threat of nefarious “deepfakes,” Michigan lawmakers want to outlaw the spread of AI-generated nonconsensual sexual content.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Housing
Detroit down payment assistance program reopens. How to apply
As many of 300 more Detroiters can apply for the next round of a down payment assistance program providing up to $25,000 to help purchase a home.