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Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program saves Nashville residents $3.4M in first year

January 3, 2024 Comments Off on Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program saves Nashville residents $3.4M in first year

Cancer patients on the verge of homelessness call the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee often. They’re behind on rent and facing eviction because they lost their job when working through chemotherapy and radiation treatments became too much to bear. “That…

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3 things to know about eviction in Davidson County

January 3, 2024 Comments Off on 3 things to know about eviction in Davidson County

Davidson County is on track to see more than 13,000 evictions filed in 2023. The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the Nashville Hispanic Bar Association, and other partners are working to provide education on the eviction process, tenant…

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Free Legal Help Available for  Tennessee Tornadoes Survivors

December 28, 2023 Comments Off on Free Legal Help Available for  Tennessee Tornadoes Survivors

12/25/2023 – A free legal help hotline is now available for Tennessee Tornadoes survivors. The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call (844) HELP4TN or (844)…

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Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program saves Nashville residents $3.4M in first year

December 26, 2023 Comments Off on Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program saves Nashville residents $3.4M in first year

Davidson County is on track to surpass 13,000 eviction filings in 2023. Landlords almost always have legal representation in eviction cases, according to a third-party review of Metro eviction data. Typically, less than 1% of tenants have an attorney by their side in the courtroom.

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Eviction Right to Counsel

December 21, 2023 Comments Off on Eviction Right to Counsel

 

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Legal Aid Society Announces LAS Community Classroom

December 21, 2023 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Announces LAS Community Classroom

  Are you in need of legal advice for a civil case but feel that it is out of reach? DarKenya Waller, the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is here to tell…

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Legal Aid Society Announces $3.4M Savings for Davidson Residents Through Eviction Assistance Program

December 21, 2023 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Announces $3.4M Savings for Davidson Residents Through Eviction Assistance Program

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today that according to a newly released independent study, its Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program saved Davidson County residents more than $3.4 million over…

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Don’t Let Holiday Costs Snowball

December 21, 2023 Comments Off on Don’t Let Holiday Costs Snowball

Between gifts, decorations, family meals and travel, the holiday season is more expensive than ever. According to a survey by Deloitte, consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,652 this year on holiday-related expenses. A sizable percentage of Americans take on…

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Disaster Preparedness Checklist: How to Safeguard Your Home and Family

December 7, 2023 Comments Off on Disaster Preparedness Checklist: How to Safeguard Your Home and Family

While it is difficult to pick up the pieces after a natural disaster, there are ways to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the worst case scenario. At Legal Aid Society, we recommend being prepared for tough situations, such…

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Understanding Your Options When Facing Eviction

December 6, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding Your Options When Facing Eviction

You have the right to go to court, make your case, and argue for your right to stay. The timeline and laws surrounding evictions vary from state to state and from county to county within Tennessee.   If you are…

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