HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
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Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
"It is so different when you see it for yourself, that's why I'm here, it is important that we address the housing crisis," she said.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow highlights the work being done by SMASH.
SMASH stands for Struggle for Miami's Affordable and Sustainable Housing.
Broward's Tenant's Bill of Rights aims to help renters by requiring landlords to give renter's a copy of their rights, 60 days' notice for a rent increase, and fully disclose late fees.
Ja'Marcus Bartley, who works at Broward Health North, is on a career path he never ever thought of while struggling with homelessness.
CBS4's Bobeth Yates went digging to find out if this is legal.
"What are they afraid off?" said the resident, who asked us not to disclose her identity.
Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels is desperately looking to buy a home.
CBS4's Joan Murray spoke with Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels, who is desperately looking to buy a home.
"I was in the office and was told to expect a 20 to 30% increase. That's insane. I walked out," Charlie McClain says.
Democrats in Florida, struggling to energize liberals while bleeding support among Latinos, have settled on a message to galvanize voters heading into the midterm elections: It's too expensive here.
Ronnie Lewis, a renter at The Pomelo, has to leave by August 13.
Lawmakers will hold a special session in hopes of tackling the state's troubled property insurance system.
Finding rent in South Florida has been tough for many longtime residents and natives.
If you are a renter living in South Florida, you don't need to be told just how unaffordable housing has become. The fact is that rents are sky-high and experts say they are going up even higher.
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President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
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