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Psychology

Stigma Contamination in Shared Housing: A Case of Evicted Renters

Quick fact

A single eviction can 'contaminate' the reputation of a shared household: roommates may be viewed as unreliable, the landlord may face increased scrutiny, and the property itself may be seen as 'risky'—even after the evicted renter moves out.

Why this is interesting

You’ve heard of a 'bad reputation' following a company. But what if a single evicted roommate could make an entire apartment building seem 'tainted'—even to people who never met them?