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Hidden Victims of Eviction

Law-abiding renters often lose their homes when landlords get into mortgage trouble. Sasha Abramsky on how banks, realtors, and courts gang up on families. Plus: How to help.

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CENTRAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA—In August 2008, Rainy and James Rightmire, along with their 13-year old-daughter and 8-year-old son, moved into a rental property owned by a friend.

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