SPOA Housing Policy Series, Episode 6: Eviction From Another View

We are pleased to release Episode 6 of the SPOA Housing Policy Series, which is called "Eviction From Another View."

The conversation centers on the challenges and traumas that property owners face during the eviction process, which is slow, adversarial, and expensive. When they are forced to turn to the legal system to reclaim possession of their units from non-paying or dangerous tenants, property owners also encounter interference from third parties who seek to harm owner-tenant relationships and hinder speedy dispute resolution by giving dubious legal advice to uninformed and vulnerable renters. 

We speak with Ms. Wildia Capre, a first generation immigrant who achieved the American Dream of homeownership, only to have it crushed by a tenant who committed verbal abuse and threatened physical violence, while vandalizing the property and not paying rent. Wildia and her attorney, Jordana Greenman, discuss this harrowing ordeal, which resulted in a year-long process that lives on. Attorney Greenman also explains the unnecessarily complex eviction process, while calling for reforms to foster a level playing field for tenants and housing providers alike. 

SPOA Vice President, Amir Shahsavari, moderates the conversation with the panel, which includes Ms. Capre, Attorney Greenman, and Mr. Demetrios Salpoglou (CEO, Boston Pads). 

Underneath the link to our video, you will find another link to the Channel 7 WHDH News report featuring this story.

SPOA Housing Policy Series
Episode 6
Eviction From Another View

You can view the Channel 7 WHDH News report here: