If you’re facing eviction, accessing a lawyer can be difficult. Unlike in criminal cases, there’s no such thing as court-appointed attorneys. So, the “Eviction Right to Counsel” program is looking to fill that gap.
Nashville created a path to prevent evictions after the ice storm — but few tenants are benefitting
Evictions have been a concern since the ice storm. The city has tried to soften the blow by creating a special court process.
How the Eviction Right to Counsel program supports evictees
It’s a Tuesday and hundreds of landlords and tenants trickle into Judge Sam Coleman’s courtroom at the Metro Nashville Courthouse.
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.
Are you facing eviction in Middle Tennessee? Here’s where to turn for help.
Being evicted from your home can be overwhelming, but there resources for tenants don’t have to face it alone.
What you need to know about eviction in Middle Tennessee
To understand what happens when a person is evicted and how it impacts their ability to find housing, we’re talking to community members with firsthand experience. Then, we’re joined by legal experts from the Legal Aid Society and the Hispanic Bar association to discuss resources, tenant rights and the Eviction Right to Counsel Project.
Eviction filings in Nashville were 70% higher in December than before the pandemic. Here are some prevention tips.
More Nashville residents received eviction notices in December 2022 compared to the same month before the pandemic (2017, 2018 and 2019).
¿Ha sido desalojado? Queremos escuchar de ti.
Hay una oportunidad de dar aporte a nuestro programa se llama This Is Nashville. En el 8 de febrero vamos a transmitir un episodio sobre los desalojos en Nashville. Queremos ayudar a nuestra comunidad comprender cómo funcionan los desalojos y explicar qué derechos tienen los inquilinos. Sobre todo, queremos escuchar a personas con experiencia con el desalojo. ¿Cómo te […]
Have you been evicted? We want to hear from you.
On February 8, This Is Nashville is hosting a Citizen Nashville episode to help people understand how evictions work, as well as what rights renters have when faced with eviction.
Faith-led coalition requests that federal money be spent on affordable housing
Nashville Organized for Action and Hope held its annual meeting to list its requests to officials. Much of it focused on helping fund programs like affordable housing, better pay for school support staff and faster help for those facing eviction.
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