By Katya Schwenk | Phoenix New Times
Nearly two years ago, Maricopa County landlords were already trying to evict their renters at a steady clip, leading to one of the highest eviction rates in the nation.
That was before the coronavirus pandemic swept across the country, sickening millions and prompting economic lockdowns for public health and safety.
Now, 23 months later, the number of evictions on record is spiking once again, Maricopa County data show.