Current Events > US Renters are behind $3,700 in rent, on average.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/06/us-renters-are-behind-on-3700-in-rent-on-average-and-often-more-.html

More than 11 million Americans continue to report being behind on their rent. How much renters owe varies greatly from one state and county to the next, according to data provided to CNBC by Surgo Ventures, a nonprofit organization focusing on health and data. Across the country, the average renter household in arrears owes $3,700. The typical debt in Alabama is $2,700. In California, meanwhile, its closer to $5,300. In some areas, renters face an even larger debt. In San Mateo County, California, the typical renter whos behind is $8,700 in the hole. Struggling renters in Bergen County, New Jersey, owe an average of $6,400. A study earlier this year by New York University found that thousands of renters in New York City have debts over $10,000.

The differences in need across the country is important to consider, said Aaron Dibner-Dunlap, senior research scientist at Surgo Ventures. If you live in a county with a high cost of living, such as many in California and New York, officials need to ensure there are enough public funds to cover the estimated debt, he said. The share of U.S. renters who are behind around 16% hasnt changed much since March. Thats in large part because of how slow states and cities have been in distributing the $46 billion in federal rental assistance allocated by Congress. By the end of June, just $3 billion had reached people.





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Luckily I am $0 overdue

Trumpo posted...

Luckily I am $0 overdue

This.

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Yeah, I'm fortunate to be caught up on all my bills.

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I live in a house that I've paid off :)

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So states that had more renter protection basically has more people not paying, whereas states that had less, the renters found a way to keep paying.

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Make sure you pay your rent.

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Man, mass homelessness would ruin this country. Bailout asap

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Trumpo posted...

Luckily I am $0 overdue

Same.

With about 5 years worth of rent in savings account.

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It'd probably suck to be homeless in Hawaii more then anywhere else. Since you can't escape the unaffordable housing as easily as most other Amercians who can jump state to state.

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IdiotMachine posted...

So states that had more renter protection basically has more people not paying, whereas states that had less, the renters found a way to keep paying.

No shit.

No doubt states with less protections have people working unhealthy amounts of hours a week, eating too little, neglecting healthcare and racking up hideous amounts of debt on credit cards/loans.

It's not just about having homes. Its about not destroying futures with desperate actions.

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pikachupwnage posted...

No shit.

No doubt states with less protections have people working unhealthy amounts of hours a week, eating too little, neglecting healthcare and racking up hideous amounts of debt on credit cards/loans.

It's not just about having homes. Its about not destroying futures with desperate actions.

Well it just seems like people should be able to pay their obligation, regardless of state protections.

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Prismsblade posted...

It'd probably suck to be homeless in Hawaii more then anywhere else. Since you can't escape the unaffordable housing as easily as most other Amercians who can jump state to state.

On the plus side you have pretty much zero chance of freezing to death.

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Prismsblade posted...

It'd probably suck to be homeless in Hawaii more then anywhere else. Since you can't escape the unaffordable housing as easily as most other Amercians who can jump state to state.

At the very least the weather is nice and there are plenty of places to stay outdoors compared to some mainland areas which might be heavily urbanized. And places like China town and Aala park are practically hobo town USA :D

Just look at how welcoming Aala park is :3




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I was fortunate to have a job where I was relatively unaffected by COVID. I did end up getting it, but I still got paid when I was out. Others were not so lucky.

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IdiotMachine posted...

Well it just seems like people should be able to pay their obligation, regardless of state protections.

Boot straps

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we're lucky the feds actually pushed through all that money for rent relief, now its time for shit states to actually use the money as intended instead of screaming about states rights and trying to steal it for other crap.

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IdiotMachine posted...

So states that had more renter protection basically has more people not paying, whereas states that had less, the renters found a way to keep paying.

or the states with higher rent have higher averages

should have done # of months behind

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in oregon there's a program they cover 3 months ahead on rent if behind.
i'm not planning to use it because someone else more needy to get it.
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Trumpo posted...

Luckily I am $0 overdue

Same here, but I feel for the people who cant pay. Landlords like to play the victim, but if they charged a fair price (<$600/month), then most people could have paid it. They want $20,000/year and thats not right.

What is the government doing? Nothing. Most of the decision-makers are slumlords, too. Look at Trump and Kushner (yes, I know theyre not in power anymore).

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I was $12,000 behind on rent, but now I'm $0 behind on rent because I ran away just before the rent moratorium expried.

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