Eviction Prevention
Definition
Programs and policies that help tenants avoid eviction through emergency rental assistance, legal aid, mediation, and tenant protections. Much cheaper than dealing with homelessness after eviction.
Louisville Context
Louisville sees thousands of eviction filings every year. Most evictions result from temporary financial crisis (job loss, medical bill, car repair). Modest emergency rental assistance can prevent an eviction that leads to far higher homelessness costs. My plan provides emergency rental assistance fund, free legal aid for tenants, pre-eviction mediation, and stronger tenant protections.
Why It Matters
Eviction destroys families: kids change schools, parents lose jobs, credit is ruined, homelessness often follows. But most evictions are preventable with modest assistance. Helping families stay housed is both compassionate and cost-effective.
My Proposal
Create $2 million emergency rental assistance fund providing 1-time assistance to prevent evictions. Expand legal aid for tenants facing unjust evictions. Require mediation before eviction filings.