In Arizona, renters accused of crimes can be evicted and automatically lose federal housing assistance, even if charges are never filed. Kerri Rollyson and her daughters were forced to live in their car for 99 days after an eviction based on an incident where they were actually the victims, though her housing voucher was eventually reinstated. The widespread use of the “crime-free lease addendum” disproportionately impacts low-income renters and is now facing growing legal and political challenges.
