Evictions remain high in Buncombe County despite booming economy

Over 2000 evictions were filed last year- many for nonpayment of rent. Pisgah Legal created its Tenant Eviction Response Program (TERP) to help tenants navigate the complex eviction system. Two attorneys set up a table outside eviction court to assist people on their way into the courtroom – many of who didn’t have the time to come to our office or information about our services. Read more the consequences for low-income tenants facing eviction in John Boyle in-depth article in the Asheville Citizen-Times newspaper.  https://buff.ly/2VBLrUG