There is a major housing shortage in rural California and too often, rural, low-income residents and families are forced to live in substandard housing. Photo by David Bacon.
Rural, low-income residents face great difficulty finding safe and affordable housing. Similar to San Francisco and Los Angeles, there is a major housing shortage in rural California. Too often, families are forced to live in substandard housing. Clients in Modesto fought back against deplorable housing conditions, which included rodent infestations, dangerous mold and faulty plumbing. They were served eviction notices in return. CRLA Modesto filed a lawsuit to make sure the landlord treats their tenants fairly.