Court Quote by Matthew Desmond

“These days, there are sheriff squads whose full-time job is to carry out eviction and foreclosure orders. There are moving companies specializing in evictions,…

— Matthew Desmond

Since evictions go through court, it has a record that comes with it, and many landlords that I spend time with use that as…

— Matthew Desmond

National data on evictions aren't collected, although national data on foreclosures are. And so if anyone wants to, kind of, get to know any…

— Matthew Desmond

If you just catalog the effects eviction has on people's live and neighborhoods, it's pretty troubling.

— Matthew Desmond

Eviction comes with a record. Just like a criminal record can hurt you in the jobs market, eviction can hurt you in the housing…

— Matthew Desmond

We want to make sure that anyone facing eviction has access to high-quality legal representation.

— London Breed

There are moving companies specializing in evictions, their crews working all day, every weekday.

— Matthew Desmond

Eviction comes with a record, too, and just as a criminal record can bar you from receiving certain benefits or getting a foothold in…

— Matthew Desmond

These days, there are sheriff squads whose full-time job is to carry out eviction and foreclosure orders. There are moving companies specializing in evictions,…

— Matthew Desmond

“Tenants able to pay their rent in full each month could take advantage of legal protections designed to keep their housing safe and decent.…

— Matthew Desmond

Rent-stabilized tenants face harassment. They face illegal evictions. They're confronted with ceaseless 'buy-out' offers that promise a quick buck if they give up their…

— Bill de Blasio

“Tenants in eviction court were generally poor, and almost all of them (92 percent) had missed rent payments. The majority spent at least half…

— Matthew Desmond