Eviction's Permanent Tattoo: Healing Greenville's Hidden Crisis

An episode of the Simple Civics: Greenville County podcast, hosted by Greater Good Greenville, titled "Eviction's Permanent Tattoo: Healing Greenville's Hidden Crisis" was published on April 1, 2025 and runs 23 minutes.

April 1, 2025 ·23m · Simple Civics: Greenville County

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Summary

Episode Description

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/

Produced by Podcast Studio X.

Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

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