July 27, 2023

In San Diego, California, many family child care providers running businesses from their homes face evictions or housing denials from landlords, even though state laws protect their right to operate in their rented homes. The city council passed a new measure that mandates including a notice of these protections in lease agreements.

A new Redfin analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly moving to areas at high risk of climate-related hazards, such as heat waves, floods, and wildfires, in search of more-affordable homes. “People are seeking out places with warm weather and low taxes,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. “Those near-term concerns tend to trump any of these climate risks.”

In St. Louis, Missouri, transgender people report facing housing discrimination as area shelters fail to comply with federal fair housing laws. A Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council report found that one-third of transgender adults seeking housing could not find emergency shelter for the night because of their gender identity.

Extreme heat, like the recent record-breaking heat wave across the Southwest, poses deadly risks for people experiencing homelessness—particularly those in isolated rural towns who lack resources and shelter options. Though local churches, police stations, and other organizations have attempted to help, the situation highlights the need for better support and resources to protect these residents from extreme heat conditions.