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Renters struggling during the pandemic could get help in keeping evictions off their credit records under legislation introduced in Congress by Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz.
The move to protect tenants from long-term financial problems related to evictions is supported by many housing advocates.
H.R. 1594, the COVID-19 Eviction Consumer Report Fairness Act, would require all credit reporting groups to exclude from consumer credit reports evictions, any information related to evictions, or any proceedings seeking evictions, between March 13, 2020, until 120 days after President Joe Biden terminates the national emergency.
“Without this important relief for renters, our credit reporting system could continue to needlessly punish hardworking families for years to come,” Stanton said about the bill, which was introduced Thursday. “When you’re at your lowest, unsure if you’re able to keep a roof over your family’s head, you likely aren’t considering the long-term impact