Precarious Housing, Rental Assistance and Wellbeing: Unpacking Multi-Dimensional Links.

Abstract

This thesis explores the complex multi-dimensional relationship between housing, rental assistance and wellbeing, which is spread over three main chapters. The first chapter explores the key drivers of transitions into and out of precarious housing. The second chapter analyses the impact of dwelling-based and neighbourhood-based precarious housing on mental wellbeing. The third chapter uncovers the effectiveness of rental assistance in preventing precarious housing among low-income renters