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February 5, 2026

Dealing With Nashville Storm Damages? Legal Aid Has Advice

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Dealing With Nashville Storm Damages? Legal Aid Has Advice

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Nearly two weeks after Winter Storm Fern paralyzed Nashville, questions are swirling about damages, insurance, and where to get help — especially if you’re a renter. Elizabeth Leiserson, an attorney with the Legal Aid Society, joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to help break down the recovery process. What’s your landlord responsible for? Can you withhold rent? When do you need a lawyer? And who can you call for help?

If you or someone you know is facing eviction or mortgage foreclosure due to the storm, or missed an eviction court date, please visit las.org/evictionhelp or call 833-837-HOME (4663). If you have an upcoming court date, do not skip it. Your chance at getting help from the Eviction Right To Counsel program dramatically increases if you show up — look for the blue table. If you need to check your court date or the status of your case, call the General Sessions Court Clerk at 615-862-5195.

Visit our running resource page of opportunities to help and be helped here.

Donate to the United Way and Community Foundation Winter Storm Recovery Fund at UnitedWayGN.org

Donate to NewsChannel 5’s Winter Storm Relief Fund in partnership with Hands On Nashville and Second Harvest by texting NC5 to 50155.

If you need assistance with ANYTHING, call 211 or visit nashvilleresponds.com.

Report power outages to NES by texting OUT to 637797.

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