Housing crisis hurts landlords, too; Experts say consumers will bear cost

In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, advocates have welcomed efforts to protect those vulnerable to homelessness — but some experts are calling for more sustainable solutions.

Even though job numbers have improved since May — when the unemployment rate in the U.S. rose above 14% — figures released earlier this month reveal the ongoing challenge of income insecurity faced by those who lost work following the outbreak.

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