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Legal win for international students facing eviction due to pandemic

Renting during a pandemic has not been easy for International students

Renting during a pandemic has not been easy for International students Source: Getty

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Many people renting their homes while on temporary visas don't know their rights and without the help of a newly formed union could end up homeless.

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