There are about 1,000 renter occupied homes in Detroit headed to Wayne County’s tax foreclosure auction this fall. Here’s what tenants should know.
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.
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Detroiters enrolled in city’s water affordability program will see bills change this fall
Enrollment fairs are available to help residents learn more about the city’s new water affordability plan, apply in person and provide feedback.
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Detroit renters, housing advocates want to form citywide tenants association
Renters and housing advocates in Detroit gathered Sunday to discuss the need for a citywide tenant association amid rising costs and evictions.
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Who owns rental housing in Detroit? New report offers glimpse
There are 42,000 landlords in Detroit, a new report finds. Among the largest group — those who own one or two properties — 2% are registered.
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Kirk Mayes, ‘visionary’ at helm of Forgotten Harvest, wins Shining Light Award 2022
Kirk Mayes leads food rescue nonprofit Forgotten Harvest with community in mind. He’s the recipient of the 2022 Eleanor Josaitis Unsung Leader award.
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Millions of dollars in rental assistance drying up — and could bring evictions in Michigan
Millions in rent aid was a game changer for vulnerable families across the state. As those dollars dry up, eviction filings are expected to rise.
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Detroit program gets $15 million to repair more roofs, windows
A city home repair program for low-income seniors and homeowners with disabilities received an extra $15 million. Detroiters can apply starting Oct. 1
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Detroit’s new $203M housing plan: What’s in it
Detroit officials announced a broad $203 million plan Thursday that aims to stabilize housing for city residents.
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Detroit’s 36th District Court to limit the use of cash bail after settling lawsuit
Michigan’s busiest district court will limit the use of cash bail, saying the practice disproportionately burdens poor people and puts them behind bars.
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Michigan tenants with active eviction cases can still apply for pandemic rent assistance
The application period had closed June 30 but the Michigan State Housing Development Authority said renters with an ongoing eviction can still apply.