Here are some available safeguards for tenants living in public housing.
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A Maine woman paid her back rent. Her record still says she was evicted.
Repayment plans are supposed to help public housing tenants avoid eviction. In Maine, these deals have put evictions on tenants’ permanent records, even if they’ve fulfilled all the terms and were never actually evicted.
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Avesta listed 2 houses for $218K a week ago. Over 100 Mainers are already interested.
The houses — both sides of a duplex in Gray — are part of an effort to increase affordable housing by renovating Maine’s existing housing stock.
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Portland development could add 100 apartments for low-income Mainers
The Prosperity Place project in Nason’s Corner would be the first housing development for Prosperity Maine, a nonprofit that assists immigrant, refugee and low-income families.
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Maine’s real estate market bucked trend of Northeast decline
More and more homes are hitting the market in Maine, but inventory still remains well below what experts consider a balanced level.
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How Westbrook Housing landed the nation’s former federal HUD chief
Portland native John Concannon returns to his roots, taking the reins at Westbrook Housing after serving as director of Housing and Urban Development under three presidents.
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Portland condo complex of ‘new age starter homes’ gets green light from city
The 156-unit development is thought to be Maine’s first large-scale project to take advantage of a landmark law that increases density by allowing accessory dwelling units on single-family lots.
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Scarborough affordable housing project potentially dead in water
The Town Council voted to reject a Credit Enhancement Agreement for a 50-unit affordable housing project for seniors 55 and older.
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South Portland Greenbelt section reopens as housing development debuts
Betsy Ross Crossing, a 52-unit affordable housing complex for seniors ages 55 and older, is now leasing.
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On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival
Islands with year-round residents need emergency responders, gas station attendants, postal workers, store clerks and teachers. When there’s nowhere for vital workers to live, they turn elsewhere. It’s eroding a storied way of life.