Fit to Live In: From Ordinances to Outcomes in Habitability

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Across the country, communities are grappling with how to ensure housing is truly fit to live in—not just on paper, but in practice. While habitability laws exist in many cities, enforcement is often inconsistent, under-resourced, and shaped by local politics.

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, join us for Fit to Live In: From Ordinances to Outcomes in Habitability, a free virtual conversation with organizers and policy leaders working on the ground to improve housing conditions—and navigate the real-world challenges of enforcement.

As part of Shelterforce’s Under the Lens series, Fit to Live In: Fixing Our Housing Stock, we’re taking a closer look at what it takes to turn housing standards into real protections for tenants.

Together, we’ll explore:

—Lessons from New Orleans, Las Vegas, and other local efforts

—Why habitability enforcement breaks down, even when laws exist

—How cities are working to improve housing conditions

The event, which will be moderated by Shelterforce’s Lara Heard, will include:

—Matt Kreis, general counsel at the Center for Community Progress.

—Y. Frank Southall, organizing and community engagement manager at Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative.

—Ben Iness, coalition coordinator with the Nevada Housing Justice Alliance.