KEY MESSAGES

•The rental market is highly informal and uneven, with limited supply and a portion of landlords engaging in practices that push vulnerable households into unsuitable or precarious housing. 

• Beyond short-term stopgaps, more coordinated efforts are needed to strengthen tenant protections, expand the supply of suitable housing, and prepare for protracted displacement. 

• Rental assistance is a critical lifeline that must be extended, as many displaced families would otherwise face eviction or exclusion from the limited housing options available.