Lakewood Ohio considering tenant right to counsel

04/17/2022 , Ohio , Legislation , Housing - Evictions

An ordinance introduced in Lakewood Ohio bv the City Council Prresident aims to make the city the third in Ohio to provide a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction. The ordinance would cover tenants at or below 200% of the poverty level, seniors, and tenants with dsiabilities.  

 

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