evictions

The Polis Center collected data from the Indiana courts system and joined it with demographic data from New America to create the statewide evictions and foreclosures dashboard. This map shows a comparison of total eviction filings (left) to total eviction judgments (right).

Indiana researchers unveil first-of-its-kind statewide evictions, foreclosure dashboard

Brandon Smith

Thursday marked the launch of the data tool from the Polis Center and New America.

A volunteer at the Monroe County Justice Building helps a clinic attendee sign in.

Eviction Prevention Project hosts free walk-in clinic in Monroe County

Bente Bouthier

People with eviction filings are trying to get help sealing their records. Fourteen people attended a walk-in clinic at the Monroe County Justice Building Friday.

Bankruptcy Lawyers Expect Filings To Increase In 2022

Adam Pinsker

The COVID-19 pandemic along with the expiration of the eviction moratorium is expected to fuel a rise in bankruptcy filings at the beginning of 2022, according to an Indianapolis-based lawyer.

Eviction courts are “insane” as new and old filings pile up

Bente Bouthier

An estimated 64,000 eviction cases have been filed in the state since the start of the pandemic, with roughly 6,000 filed just since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium was struck down in August.

Officials Urge Renters To Take Advantage Of Federal Funds

Adam Pinsker

The Supreme Court struck down the Biden Administration’s eviction moratorium last week but local officials say resources still are available for Hoosiers struggling to pay rent.

Moratorium On Eviction Ends, Indiana Sees Increase In Hoosiers Applying For Assistance

Bente Bouthier

This week we're talking about the potential rise in evictions as financial struggles of the pandemic continue and the moratorium on evictions ends.