Sheriff, Advocates Brace For Surge Of Evictions In St. Louis
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
June 25, 202029m 10s
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Show Notes
When the coronavirus pandemic forced St. Louis courts to close, there were about 150 eviction cases in the works. Since then, the St. Louis Sheriff's Department says phones have been ringing off the hook with requests from landlords whose tenants have failed to pay rent. In this episode, Sarah Fenske talks with Sheriff Vernon Betts about how his office is preparing for a surge in evictions once the courts fully reopen. Several housing advocates also join the discussion to contextualize the broader housing crisis they foresee if hundreds of St. Louisans end up being evicted in the months ahead.