Why eviction courts put landlords first

+ do athletes perform differently in front of empty seats? US Edition - Today's top story: Landlord-leaning eviction courts are about to make the coronavirus housing crisis a lot worse [View in browser]( US Edition | 29 July 2020 [The Conversation]( Academic rigor, journalistic flair The eviction moratoriums put in place early in the pandemic to prevent a massive homelessness crisis have been expiring in recent weeks. As some lawmakers debate extending them, millions remain at risk of losing their homes if their landlords take them to court. While U.S. courts usually ensure due process and provide protections to both plaintiff and defendant, eviction courts are different, explains Katy Ramsey Mason, who studies the topic at the University of Memphis. With legal roots in feudal England, these courts focus on swift judgments, leading to [lopsided rulings that heavily favor landlords over tenants](, she writes. 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