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Eviction Crisis Hits Houston Neighborhoods | Texas News
Houston’s eviction crisis is hitting hard — some neighborhoods are seeing filings three times the county average, with over 75,000 cases last year alone. From inner-city zones to suburbs like Katy and Spring, renters are facing skyrocketing rates, especially in areas like FM 1960 where 30% of tenants get notices. While low income often correlates with more filings, the data reveals surprises: some predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods have lower rates, possibly because corporate landlords — quicker to sue — dominate areas with higher filings. And even if an eviction is overturned, the…
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