Eviction's Permanent Tattoo: Healing Greenville's Hidden Crisis
In Greenville County, an eviction filing follows you for life like a permanent tattoo - even if you win your case. With 20% of local renters facing eviction (compared to just 8% nationally), this crisis isn't just creating homelessness; it's costing...
Simple Civics: Greenville County
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Show Notes
In Greenville County, an eviction filing follows you for life like a permanent tattoo - even if you win your case. With 20% of local renters facing eviction (compared to just 8% nationally), this crisis isn't just creating homelessness; it's costing landlords up to $5,000 per case and driving up housing costs for everyone. Experts Tina Belge and Mario Brown reveal why property owners and tenant advocates have surprisingly united around four key reforms that could transform evictions from "a cause of poverty" into an opportunity for community prosperity. The solutions are ready - but is Greenville?
Links:
Project Website - https://evictioningvlcounty.org/
Tina Belge bio - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-belge-mpa-aicp-b536b567
Mario Brown bio - https://www.affordableupstate.com/team/mario-e-brown
"The Eviction Epidemic" Episode - https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/the-eviction-epidemic-unraveling-the-crisis-and-solutions-in-south-carolina/
"Understanding Evictions" Episode - https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/evictions-understanding-south-carolinas-rental-challenges-and-protecting-your-rights/
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Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.