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Author Archives: Amy Martyn

Amy Martyn is a freelance journalist currently based in Long Beach, CA. Her work has appeared in The Daily Beast, Vice, The Intercept, NBC News and FairWarning.

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Gladys Garcia sits for a portrait inside of her apartment at the Mar Vista Gardens public housing complex in Culver City on April 14, 2021. "I'm afraid that when it's time to pay them the money, I'll have to leave," Garcia, who is the mother of four daughters, said. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters
Posted inHousing

In COVID era, housing authority letters omit key tenant protection info

by Amy Martyn April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

Public housing authorities in California, especially Los Angeles, have left critical coronavirus relief information out of letters sent to tenants. Advocates say the lack of information could lead to tenants evicting themselves when they don’t have to.

Gladys García se sienta para un retrato dentro de su apartamento en el complejo de viviendas públicas Mar Vista Gardens en Culver City el 14 de abril de 2021. "Me temo que cuando sea el momento de pagarles el dinero, tendré que irme". García, que es madre de cuatro hijas, dijo. Foto de Pablo Unzueta para CalMatters
Posted inCalMatters en Español

En la era de COVID, las cartas de autoridad de vivienda omiten información clave de protección para inquilinos

Avatar photo by Amy Martyn and CalMatters April 20, 2021April 20, 2021
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