Issues with the rent relief program extend beyond funding, protesters and advocates say. One report said rent relief was not getting to those who need it most. Read more from our partners at inewsource.
, on the statewide rental relief program found that issues like difficulty accessing the online application, long processing periods, inconsistent communication, and a lack of community outreach created significant barriers for tenants to access the available assistance.
Advocates say that denials of applications without proper explanation and little recourse for appeal has also been a major obstacle for tenants seeking help through rental assistance both locally and statewide. In San Diego alone, the county court this year has seen as many as 935 unlawful detainer cases filed in a month for evictions, according to data through September — about 506 of those were against individuals who could have been eligible for COVID-related financial assistance with debts under $25,000.
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