How crime-free housing policies drive evictions in Arizona
May 16
A look at the investigative piece about how so-called “Crime-Free” housing policies are fueling evictions across Arizona, often without police involvement, criminal charges, or tenant protections. Key findings in the two-part series: Landlords can evict tenants for alleged criminal activity — even without an arrest or investigation. These policies disproportionately affect Black and low-income renters. Police-run landlord trainings embed racialized stereotypes and flawed assumptions about crime and safety. Despite promises to reduce crime, the data shows no crime reduction — only more evictions. Similar policies are on the rise across Arizona.
Hannah Dreyfus an investigative reporter with AZ Central joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the key findings.
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