The secret cause of America's homelessness crisis is hiding in plain sight: Landlords can evict whoever they want now the pandemic is over.

The article focuses on the rising eviction rates across the United States, highlighting the struggles of tenants like Dana Williams and his daughter, who face eviction due to unpaid rent exacerbated by the end of pandemic-related protections. Eviction filings have surged more than 50% above pre-pandemic levels in several cities, driven by increasing rents and a shortage of affordable housing. The article notes that many low-income renters are struggling to recover from financial hardships, with the National Low Income Housing Coalition estimating a shortfall of 7.3 million affordable units nationwide. While some cities have implemented measures to mitigate evictions, the overall trend indicates a growing crisis for vulnerable tenants. [Extracted from the article]