Civil RTC News
This page lists all of the most recent developments on civil right to counsel across the country. These could be newly created rights to counsel, significant publications, public events, advocacy efforts, or other things that don’t fit into a neat category.
All about New Jersey’s exploration of tenant RTC
New Jersey is providing counsel to all tenants facing eviction in 3 pilot sites.
All about Nashville’s tenant RTC pilot program
A report on Nashville's tenant rep pilot found it helped 93% of tenants avoid eviction / involuntary move while saving millions of dollars.
Reading PA tenant rep program winds down despite major success
A successful pandemic-era eviction defense program in Reading PA has wound down due to lack of funding.
All about CityHealth’s ranking of 75 cities on tenant right to counsel policies
CityHealth, which ranks cities on their policies, is making a push in conjunction with the NCCRC for cities to adopt a tenant right to counsel.
All about Delaware’s expansion of tenant representation
Delaware's new law entitles tenants to counsel in certain housing matters, but subject to qualifications that fall short of a full right.
Report tackles the RTC attorney pipline problem from the law school clinic perspective
A new report explores how law schools can use and improve clinics to help build up an attorney pipeline for tenant RTC programs.
All about Washington State’s groundbreaking eviction right to counsel
In April 2021, Washington State became the first state with a statewide right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about Bozeman MT’s tenant RTC
The city of Bozeman MT enacted a tenant RTC law on 12/2/25, which is the first to extend the RTC to pre-filing mediation.
All about Cincinnati’s expanded tenant rep ordinance
Reports from Cincinnati flag the low number of represented tenants and high eviction rates, as well as the positive impact of representation.
All about the tenant right to counsel in Kansas City
Kansas City has enacted an ordinance guaranteeing counsel for all tenants facing eviction regardless of income.
Montana guarantees counsel for children, but exact role unclear
A court must appoint counsel for a child in an abuse or termination matter, but the exact role of the attorney is evolving.
NY high court: parents in TPR cases have right to effective assistance of counsel
The NY high court held that parents in termination of parental rights cases have the right to effective assistance of counsel.
