Georgia’s Presidential Primary: Biden And Sanders On Housing

Georgia is considered a state where it’s pretty easy to evict tenants. Landlords can send tenants eviction notices the day after they’re late on rent.

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Next week, Georgia voters finally will get to choose their preferred candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. And for the first time, housing is a key issue in the contest.

Candidates have fielded questions about affordable housing, discrimination and homelessness in national debates. The two remaining, former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, have also released significant housing plans.

The two plans could affect how people live in Georgia. Here are some highlights from the candidates’ proposals: