Facing eviction in Nashville

As rent in Nashville remains close to its all-time high, some affected tenants rush to court to contest their eviction notices.

They may have medical issues, significant personal challenges or legal hurdles, but the same question hangs over each of them: where are they going to go once their lease is up? The Eviction Right to Counsel program is a group of local advocates who have collaborated to provide legal services for tenants in need. In this episode, we’ll hear from organizations, those impacted by the rising cost of rent in Nashville, and attorneys who represent landlords. 

We’re also streaming on YouTube!

This episode was produced by Josh Deepan.

GUESTS: 

• Elizabeth Leiserson, attorney for Legal Aid Society 
• Anne Boatner, attorney for Nashville Hispanic Bar Association
• John Ellis, real estate attorney
• Remziya Suleyman, director of programs at American Muslim Advisory Council
• Shannon Wagner, Nashville Conflict Resolution Center 
• Lisa Wooley, Rooftop Nashville

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• TIN: How mediation solves disputes, including between landlords and renters
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