Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2007
Abstract
Hurricane Katrina destroyed the homes of many people living in parts of the Gulf Region. The storm displaced as many as 800,000 victims and it is still difficult for them to return home. Consequently, many homeowners have turned to renting because of the slow recovery process. Renters face added difficulties; they are often the last in line for government benefits and other assistance. There is much hostility towards the rights of renters, creating even more difficulties for them.
This article focuses on the difficulties evacuee renters faced in New Orleans following the disaster. This article discusses legislation and attempted legislation impacting renters post Katrina. The article explores the increase in rent after disasters and a suggested control. Specifically, the article focuses on legislation limiting access to rentals and suggests, with the right legislation in place, New Orleans will be able to successfully rebuild its lower and middle income housing.
Recommended Citation
Eloisa Rodriguez-Dod and Olympia Duhart,
Evaluating Katrina: A Snapshot of Renters’ Rights Following Disasters
, 31 Nova L. Rev. 467
(2007).
Available at: https://ecollections.law.fiu.edu/faculty_publications/140
