What a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean for renters struggling amid the pandemic

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With control of Congress, Democrats could pass $100 billion in rental aid and 12-month eviction ban

If Democrats win both Senate seats in Georgia, renters struggling amid the pandemic could see more relief measures.

Democrats have expressed support for a 12-month eviction ban and passing tens of millions of dollars more in rental assistance. Meanwhile, as a senator, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris introduced legislation that would prohibit evictions and foreclosures, as well as help renters facing eviction get legal counsel.If Democrats achieve a majority in the Senate, a number of relief measures targeted at renters struggling amid the pandemic – including a right to counsel for those facing eviction and a larger pot of money for back rent – will have a better chance of materializing.

It's already been announced that Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, won the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff . John Ossoff, the other Democrat in the race, is leading Republican Sen. David Perdue with 98% of the expected vote counted, but NBC said the race remained too close to call. If Ossoff wins, the Senate will be evenly split, giving Democrats control of Congress since Vice President-elect Kamala Harris would be able to make the tie-breaking vote.that extended the national eviction ban through January and allocated $25 billion for rental assistance.

 

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To those who need not because the didn’t pay their rent/mortgage on purpose.

They could do a lot, but they won't. What did they do when Obama had total majority? Nothing.

Bitcoin and gold are going to love the next four years.

So are they also going to give mortgage relief to landlords or do they get crapped on?

People dont want handouts CNBC they want their life. Any funds the government attempts to send me I refuse I dont need to be bribed. I understand all they want is power and control over me. They arent the answer and never will be.

idiots right now they are all surrounded

nothing socialist about that.

And the IRS is withholding millions of Americans’ stimulus. Report it.

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