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This story is part of South Carolina Public Radio's continuing look at the federal eviction moratorium.
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A new eviction moratorium extends tenant protections until October. Whether those protections end then or later, the bills will eventually come due for thousands of renters in South Carolina.
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Kimberley Lackland got five months behind on her rent in an apartment that grew increasingly unlivable. But her landlords turned down rental assistance money and let her lease expire. She managed to find a new place, but she’s aware how lucky that makes her.
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Rental assistance will still exist once the CDC's moratorium on evictions expires. But advocates say you shouldn't wait to reach out for help.
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This story is part of continuing coverage of South Carolina's looming eviction crisis as the CDC moratorium winds down.
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To understand why the end of the CDC’s eviction moratorium worries so many housing advocates looking at South Carolina, it helps to understand what renting looks like in this state.
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This story is part of continuing coverage of South Carolina's looming eviction crisis as the CDC moratorium winds down.
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This story is part of continuing coverage of South Carolina's looming eviction crisis as the CDC moratorium winds down.
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The end of tenant protections on July 31 has raised concerns that thousands of South Carolina residents will be unable to afford their monthly rent and face eviction. The state and its largest counties have set aside $346 million to help with outstanding rent, utility payments and other expenses, but extensive federal rules have slowed the flow of money to those in need. Many South Carolina tenants at risk of being evicted will be left to find a new home in a tough rental market where almost one in four renters spend more than half their income on rent.
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This story is part of continuing coverage of South Carolina's looming eviction crisis as the CDC moratorium winds down.