Two reports for your information:
Zillow-sponsored research on the size and root causes of the nation’s homelessness challenge: Homelessness Rises More Quickly Where Rent Exceeds One-Third of Income
New York City was the first U.S. city to pass right-to-counsel for low-income tenants in housing court. A new report shows that in the first year, nearly 22,000 residents (7,800 households) threatened with eviction were able to remain in their homes after securing legal representation.