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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 22, 2024

Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) has opened a new office for its Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) in Knoxville. A ribbon-cutting and celebration was held earlier this month, Knox TN Today reports. LAET’s Executive Director Debra House said the EPP has been a massively beneficial program for the entire community and for people from all walks of life. “Since its inception in November 2023, the EPP has handled 357 cases and prevented 166 evictions. This program needed its own space to make it more accessible. We now have a large parking lot, and the building is on a bus line.” In addition to eviction prevention, the office also educates consumers about issues such as fair housing, discrimination, unfair lockouts and repairs and basic maintenance. It also assists with domestic violence cases to help make the home a safe place for all. The new office can be reached at 865-371-8730. Read more in a release.

LAET holds ribbon cutting for new eviction program office

From left: City of Knoxville Council Member Amelia Parker; Statewide Organizing for Community Empowerment - Knoxville Chapter Representative Adam Hughes; City of Knoxville Council Member Charles Thomas; LAET Executive Director Debra House;
EPP Managing Attorney Michael Davis; LAET President Aaron Chapman; Knox County Commissioner Courtney Durrett

LAET holds ribbon cutting for new eviction program office