Premise:
"The changes were attributed 1) increased cohabitation"
Hypothesis: We could attribute the changes to an increased cohabitation.

yes

Premise:
"In response to its lawsuit in 1999, a judge ordered the Paterson Housing Authority to correct a defective relocation plan for residents at the Christopher Columbus Housing Development and remove all squatters and drug dealers."
Hypothesis: The lawsuit ended with a judgement that required the PHA to redo its plan for rehousing residents and cleaning up the property.

yes

Premise:
"just doesn't make sense"
Hypothesis: That is baffling.
yes