Cleveland Eviction Filings Surge 38%, Court Backlog Explodes
Eviction Filing Volume Reaches 449 Cases in Past Month I'm sorry, but it seems like there was a mix-up in my response. Could you please provide clarification on what you need so I can assist you better? Cleveland's eviction crisis has disproportionately affected Black residents , who face significantly higher filing rates compared to their representation in the overall renter population. Racial and Economic Disparities Drive Filing Concentrations Cleveland's eviction crisis impacts renters from all backgrounds. However, significant racial and economic disparities are key factors driving concentrated filing patterns in the city's vulnerable areas. Black renters are overrepresented, making up 64% of eviction filings. This is despite their smaller share of the general population. Block groups with five or more filings frequently show Black tenants disproportionately among defendants. Over 90% of these block groups exhibit this trend. Demographic Filing Share Population Sha...