It’s no secret Atlanta is facing an affordable housing crisis, but what is often missing from the public debate is the crippling cost low-income renters must shoulder to fend off lawsuits by sometimes unethical landlords. Yes, there are many responsible providers of housing who treat tenants fairly. But they are often overshadowed by landlords who prioritize their profits over providing safe homes for residents.
The legal cost for tenants to challenge landlords can be insurmountable. With homeownership out of reach for many families, Atlantans are turning to rental properties. Unfortunately, rental affordability has become more difficult. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates the average wage needed to pay for a two-bedroom apartment in Georgia is nearly $21 an hour. The median hourly wage in Georgia, however, is around $18.43. Low-income families and individuals simply do not have the discretionary income to pay for legal counsel to take on landlords.
The health impacts of housing also cannot — and must not — be ignored. The prevalence of negative health outcomes increases dramatically for residents who live in substandard housing. There is a proven and growing body of research that directly links the physical conditions of a home to the overall health of its tenant or tenants. The correlation is so strong that housing is included as one of the five domains of the social determinants of health, which include economic stability, education access and quality,...
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