Phoenix nonprofit packs snacks for homeless students
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M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics has partnered with Phoenix nonprofit Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership to pack snacks for children experiencing homelessness. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Woman struck by car because encampment allegedly blocked sidewalk sues Los Angeles, county, state

A woman is suing the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and the state of California, alleging all share liability for injuries she received when she was hit by a car in 2020 after being forced to walk on the street in Hollywood because a homeless encampment blocked her access to a sidewalk.

All Arizona counties covered by new eviction moratorium

With high rates of COVID-19 cases in the state, a new evictions moratorium went into effect in all Arizona counties.

CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.

Uncertainty in some parts of Arizona as eviction moratorium ends

In Maricopa County, the lower courts are braving for new filings that allow landlords to remove renters for failing to pay. Some, however, say there may not be a wave of evictions.

White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act

The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.

Arizona animal welfare organizations aim to keep pets at home amid expiration of eviction moratorium

Bretta Nelson with the Arizona Humane Society, one of seven different animal rescues that's now part of this task force, says they're working together to help pet owners with whatever needs they may have during this challenging time.

Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends

Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on July 31, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.

Cori Bush camped at Capitol to protest looming expiration of eviction ban

The Democratic lawmaker experienced homelessness herself and said she doesn’t want anyone else to go through what she went through. “Ever.” The ban expires at midnight Saturday.

Explainer: Arizona tenants' struggles are high rent, aid slowdown

About $289 million of the assistance is being distributed by Arizona’s Department of Economic Security’s emergency rental program to 12 of the state’s smaller rural counties. But the agency acknowledges so far only about $7.3 million of that has gone to 1,715 approved applicants.

Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule

The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.

Mold fills home built in 2017, forcing homeowner out while builder tries to identify cause

When Jasmine Miles first saw her shoes covered in a gray film last year, she didn’t know what to think. The Wesley Chapel homeowner says mold has taken over her brand-new house, forcing her to live elsewhere for the last seven months.

Phoenix housing market showing signs of cooling off, analyst says

A housing analyst says the Phoenix housing market is cooling down. She's noticing more homes on the market as well as prices dropping.

Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.

Report: Full-time minimum wage workers can only afford rent in 7% of US counties

A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that full-time minimum-wage workers can’t afford rent in most areas of the U.S.