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Why should we care?

SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.

Memphis Renter's Rights Resources

Renter's Rights / FAQs

MICAH Calls to Action

Landlord Tenant Act

Know Your Rights

Current Tennessee and federal eviction moratorium FAQs for landlords and tenants
National Multifamily Housing Council resources for property owners and management
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac property lookup tools for properties covered under the CARES Act 120-day moratorium
The Coronavirus Resource Directory for Landlords and Tenants (Avail.co)

Eviction Action Resources

If you’re facing eviction, or have already been evicted, here are resources you can use:

Can You Be Evicted During Coronavirus? Here’s How to Find Out. (ProPublica.org article and database of rental units that may qualify for eviction protection)
Current Tennessee and federal eviction moratorium FAQs for landlords and tenants
The Eviction Process in Tennessee: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers (Nolo.com)

Evictions in the News

Affected by Coronavirus? Here’s what to do if you’re worried about paying rent or mortgage (LocalMemphis.com 4/2/20)
Shelby County offers help to some struggling to pay a mortgage or rent
(Fox13 Memphis 3/26/20)
Tennessee courts halt evictions, landlords still pushing on-time rent policies
(WREG.com 3/26/20)

Who is Organizing?

Housing Justice League’s Eviction Defense Manual - ATLANTA
https://www.housingjusticeleague.org/ ATLANTA
Kansas City Eviction Project
KC Tenants.org: COVID Response: Founded by researcher with Kansas City Eviction
Housing Action Illinois: Eviction Advocacy ILLINOIS
Metropolitan Tenants Organization: Eviction Resources CHICAGO
Philadelphia Tenants Union: COVID-19 Resources
MassLegalHelp.org: Organizing a Tenant Group MASSACHUSETTS
Tenants Union of Washington State: Just Cause Eviction Protection
Tenants Together: Form a Tenants’ Union! SAN FRANSISCO
Housing Justice for All NEW YORK STATE
Right to Counsel NYC Coalition NYC
DC Tenants Union WASHINGTON, DC
ShelterForce: Tenant Organizing When Rising Rent Isn’t the Main Issue
National Housing Newsletter of Community Development

Legal Assistance

Memphis Area Legal Services - (901) 523-8822 - 22 N. Front St., 11th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 - https://malsi.org/
Community Legal Center - (901) 543-3395 - 243 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 https://clcmemphis.org/
901LegalConnect.org - 901-527-3573 - 145 Court Ave. Suite 301, Memphis, TN 38103 - https://www.901legalconnect.org/
2SLAC – 2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic. Next scheduled for June 13 and July 11, 10:00-11:45 am at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

Social Service Assistance

Shelby County Community Services Agency - (901) 222-4281 - 3772 South Hickory Ridge Mall #516, Memphis, TN 38115 - https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/247/Community-Services-Agency
Memphis Interfaith Association - (901) 527-0208 - 910 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126 - https://www.mifa.org/applyonline
Community Alliance for the Homeless - 901.527.1302 44 N Second Street, 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38103 https://www.cafth.org/