Bill Overview
Title: Respect State Housing Laws Act
Description: This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing.
Sponsors: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals in federally assisted or federally backed housing
Estimated Size: 9500000
- The target population is individuals and families living in federally assisted or federally backed housing.
- According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), there are approximately 9.5 million individuals living in federally assisted housing in the U.S.
- This includes people in public housing, housing choice voucher programs, and other federal housing assistance programs.
- The global estimate of individuals in similar circumstances outside the U.S. could be much larger.
Reasoning
- The target population is comprised of individuals living in federally assisted or backed housing, typically low-income and vulnerable individuals who rely on these supports to provide stable living conditions.
- The removal of the 30-day notice period allows for faster eviction processes, potentially increasing housing instability amongst this population.
- A portion of the population will be highly impacted due to their direct reliance on federal housing support, whereas others outside this demographic will not be affected directly by the policy.
- We must consider a mix of perspectives, including those who may not be affected but are still in vulnerable situations due to other economic factors.
Simulated Interviews
Retail Worker (Detroit, MI)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy scares me because it means I need to be more vigilant about paying rent on time every month or risk being evicted on short notice.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Uber Driver (Chicago, IL)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I try to keep up with rent, but unexpected costs sometimes push me back. Losing the 30-day notice means I have to be careful or else I might not have time to fix an issue before it's too late.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Nurse (Baltimore, MD)
Age: 44 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The lack of a 30-day notice adds stress, we always planned our finances knowing we had this time to handle emergencies affecting rent payments.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Freelance Designer (New York, NY)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I do not think this will directly impact me unless I choose federal assistance in the future.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired (Buffalo, NY)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honestly, the notice period was a small buffer. Its absence might mean I could be left scrambling in case of rent issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Warehouse Worker (Las Vegas, NV)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I can see this making it harder for families like mine if we're hit with unexpected expenses.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Student (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 24 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel like I have to be more cautious now because anything could happen and I'd need to find a new place fast.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Unemployed (Houston, TX)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 3
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is frightening. Losing my home with short notice would be devastating.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Freelancer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Without the 30-day notice, there's pressure to find solutions faster, which might not be easy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Software Developer (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- My house is privately owned, so I don't foresee any impact from this policy change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 10 | 10 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000000 (Low: $5000000, High: $15000000)
Year 2: $10000000 (Low: $5000000, High: $15000000)
Year 3: $11000000 (Low: $5500000, High: $16000000)
Year 5: $12000000 (Low: $6000000, High: $18000000)
Year 10: $15000000 (Low: $7500000, High: $22000000)
Year 100: $30000000 (Low: $20000000, High: $50000000)
Key Considerations
- The potential increase in eviction rates could destabilize housing for millions reliant on federal assistance.
- Local governments might face increased demands for emergency housing and social services.
- The socio-economic impacts could lead to long-term increases in public spending.