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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.

Complaints: Majority-Black, Hispanic cities are overtaxing homeowners

The complaints from a tax justice coalition and a group of residents from the cities said overassessing home values violates the Fair Housing Act.

Detroit Evening Report, July 1, 2022: Housing activists file complaint with federal and state officials » WDET 101.9 FM

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Activists are calling on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights to investigate housing discrimination in three majority-Black cities in Wayne County. Tonya Myers Phillips is a lawyer with the

Spotlight on Vincent Chin 40th events & Detroit Right to Counsel Ordinance

On Sunday, June 12, Spotlight will remember Vincent Chin 40 years after his murder. Rebeka Islam, Director of the Vincent Chin 40th, will join us. We'll also talk to Attorney Tonya Myers Phillips about the next step in the Detroit Right to Counsel Ordinance process.

Black Developers Elevate Community Needs in Major Projects

In multibillion-dollar projects around the nation, Black builders are investing in neighborhoods through commitments to inclusion, affordable housing and diversity hiring.

A new Detroit ordinance will pay for lawyers for low-income people facing housing issues in court » WDET 101.9 FM

City council approves free legal help for Detroiters facing eviction

Low-income renters in Detroit who are facing eviction can now receive free legal assistance thanks to a newly passed ordinance.

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Detroit City Council ordinance providing lawyers in eviction cases OK'd

The Detroit ordinance is a move advocates say is a major step forward in a city where tens of thousands of eviction cases were filed each year.

Detroit City Council to vote Tuesday on providing legal council for evictions

The city of Detroit is expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to provide legal council for low-income residents facing evictions.