An eviction, even a claim that's dismissed, can taint prospective tenants for a lifetime. Still, very few petition the courts to have their evictions sealed. Cleveland Housing Court Judge Ron O'Leary has established a new policy to help, making it easier to seal eviction records. He joins us for The Sound of Ideas. Plus, a look at how the University of Akron is helping students struggling to pay rent or buy food with emergency aid.
Resources
The Sound of Ideas Eviction Series:
Impact of Evictions on Children
Eviction: Landlords Perspective
-Judge Ron O鈥橪eary, Cleveland Housing Court
-Hazel Remesch, Supervising Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
-R茅yna P茅rez, Former SEFA Recipient and Postbaccalaureate Student, University of Akron
-Ali Doehring, Director of ZipAssist, University of Akron
-Allison Franco, Case Manager, Dean of Students Office, University of Akron
