Spanberger proposes extra time on evictions and to decrease homelessness
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – One of the issues in this year's gubernatorial race is the lack of affordable housing in the commonwealth to meet the demand.
Abigail Spanberger released a housing plan a housing plan in which she believes will decrease the rate of homelessness and evictions by increasing the time that landlords have to wait before they can evict from five days to two weeks.
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Spanberger said, 'Among the proposals in my agenda is lengthening that time frame from a missed payment to eviction proceedings to ensure that somebody can get the next paycheck and to be able to get back on their feet if there was some other unexpected expense.'
Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears did not respond to requests for comment.
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