GW TODAY — Imagine that you are a single mother and your roof leaks, or there is a rodent infestation in your home, and you report it to your landlord—but instead of fixing the problem, he files to evict you. Scenarios like these are not imaginary, according to Emily A. Benfer, associate professor of clinical law and director of the Health Equity Policy and Advocacy Clinic. In fact, they are distressingly common.