Fox 8 On Your Side: Lack of A/C in Rentals

Originally aired on the “Good on Paper” podcast by The Atlantic

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we know that a housing crisis doesn’t end the day a tenant moves their belongings out of a condemned building. For the former residents of The District at West Market, the initial trauma of displacement has evolved into a long-term financial struggle that highlights the deep fragility of our…

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we believe that every resident deserves a safe, stable place to call home. When that stability is threatened by unsafe living conditions and sudden displacement, our mission to advocate for and support our community becomes more critical than ever. We are currently working closely with the City of Greensboro…

Affordable housing is something every family deserves, but for many across North Carolina, rising rent costs have made it harder than ever to find a place to call home. That’s why North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is taking action. This week, Attorney General Jackson, joined by the U.S. Department of Justice and nine other…

A step forward in tenant support has been announced with Greensboro’s decision to allocate additional funding to the Tenant Education Advocacy Mediation Program (TEAM). Highlighted in a recent article by MyFOX8, this moment marks a significant advancement in the city’s commitment to addressing housing stability and protecting renters from the devastating impact of evictions. What Is…

Should air conditioning be considered a required part of rental housing? According to WCNC, one North Carolina lawmaker says yes, and we couldn’t agree more. Rep. Tracy Clark (D-Guilford County) has introduced House Bill 879, a legislative proposal to mandate air conditioning in all rental units across the state. This bill highlights the growing recognition of…