Real Estate

Giant US landlords pursue evictions despite CDC ban

Most renters live in apartments or houses owned by small-scale "mom-and-pop" landlords, who often rely heavily on their rental income. But based on a review of hundreds of court filings across the country, as well as interviews with tenants, their lawyers and housing advocates, it’s the big, deep-pocketed corporate landlords with property portfolios spanning multiple states that have been the most aggressive in filing eviction cases, even as they have thrived in the pandemic.

The top 10 US housing markets

Secondary markets dominate the list due to the fact that buyers, especially amid the pandemic, continue to prioritize space while wanting to remain close to major hubs.