These Are The Faces of Renters across Ohio Who Are Desperate for a Statewide Eviction Moratorium

People living paycheck to paycheck are facing eviction now that coronavirus has struck the economy. These renters across Ohio are urging Gov. DeWine to issue a statewide moratorium on residential evictions with tenant supports.

Here are their stories

Angela from Mansfield is staying in a motel after getting evicted for being 3 days late on rent while she was in the hospital. She’s finding it difficult to find a new place to live while the state is shut down and as she recovers from surgery complications.

Joy lives in Bedford Heights with her 7 year old daughter. She was laid off in March due to COVID-19 closures. She’s paid her rent for the place she’s lived in for over a decade, but without childcare and no word from the unemployment office, she’s bracing herself for an eviction hearing next month.

Stephen, who lives with his family in Springfield, was laid off in January and received an eviction notice back in March. The hearing was delayed until May, but he’s struggling to make arrangements during the pandemic with no income and no apartment showings available.

Vieda, a gig worker in Cleveland, lost 70% of her income since the demand for Uber/Lyft plummeted. She’s unable to pay April or May rent, and she’s nervous that her landlord might not be patient while she waits to start a new job, which might get delayed since she’s been feeling sick.

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