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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Advance Renters’ Rights

Actions Fulfill Commitments Made in President Biden’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is advising landlords to inform people applying for and living in USDA-financed rental properties of their legal rights and protections.

Today’s announcement is part of a series of actions to fulfill commitments made in President Biden’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights that will increase fair housing practices and affordable rent prices for people across the nation.

“Ensuring people living in rural and Tribal communities have safe and affordable places they are proud to call home is a core part of USDA’s mission,” USDA Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad said. “That’s why we are committed to advancing the Administration’s actions to protect and educate renters and strengthen protections for people seeking affordable housing across rural America.”

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