Join us for ‘Paying the Rent: Q&A on Safe, Equitable Housing.’
This panel is part of a larger project, "Standard of Living," by Lindsey Holden, a participant in the 2019 Data Fellowship. The project focuses on the experiences of low-income renters living in poorly maintained housing in San Luis Obispo County.
Other stories in this series include:
Q&A on renter’s rights: What you need to know as a tenant in SLO County
Tribune investigation: What it’s like for SLO County renters stuck in bad housing
We surveyed nearly 200 SLO County renters on their housing conditions. Here’s what they said
Paso Robles couple says landlord covered up unhealthy mold problem. So they sued
Tribune investigation: Erratic code enforcement leaves SLO County renters vulnerable to abuse
Tribune investigation: Inspections protect renters from slumlords. Why did SLO’s program die?
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Join San Luis Obispo Tribune reporter Lindsey Holden on Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. for a virtual panel discussion about rental housing in San Luis Obispo County.
“Paying the Rent: Q&A on Safe, Equitable Housing” will explore how conditions can be improved, what tenants should know about their rights, and more.
This event is supported by the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.
Rental housing in San Luis Obispo County is expensive and challenging to find. This means many tenants live in rentals that are in bad condition, and they don’t know their rights or how to seek help. The COVID-19 pandemic has made things even harder for tenants, who are facing evictions and can’t afford to pay their rent.
Tune in to the Zoom event to ask questions, discuss solutions, and learn about resources.
Spanish-language translation will be available for this event.
Special guests will include:
- Attorney Frank Kopcinski
- Arroyo Grande Councilman Jimmy Paulding
- Housing advocate Dona Price
- Paso Robles Councilwoman Maria Garcia
- Attorney Stephanie Barclay
- Paulina Erdman of the Promotores Collaborative of San Luis Obispo County
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What: Paying the Rent: Q&A on Safe, Equitable Housing
When: 7 p.m. March 18
Where: This free event will livestream on The Tribune’s homepage.
[This was originally published by The Tribune].