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.

May 13, 2025

Calls grow in Bozeman MT for tenant RTC

Bozeman tenants are calling on the city to enact a tenant RTC, and the city commissioners have said they are exploring it.

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May 13, 2025

Maryland extends appropriations for the eviction right to counsel through 2028

In May 2025, Maryland enacted SB 154, extending funding for the eviction right to counsel and modifying task force provisions.

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May 12, 2025

All about Columbus Ohio’s new tenant right to counsel

In Dec 2024, the City of Columbus enacted a right to counsel for certain tenants facing eviction.

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May 1, 2025

All about the right to counsel for evictions in NYC

NYC is the first jurisdiction in the country to establish a right to counsel for low-income tenants in eviction cases, and is looking to expand.

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May 1, 2025

Memphis tenant rep pilot keeps more than 1/3 of tenants in homes

A Memphis-based tenant representation pilot kept more than 1/3 of tenants in their home while delivering other benefits.

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May 1, 2025

Members of Congress introduce federal immigration RTC bill

A bill introduced in Congress would provide a right to counsel for all immigrants facing deportation.

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April 29, 2025

Missouri enacts right to client-directed counsel for kids 14 years of age and older!

Beginning in 2028, kids 14 and older have the right to client-directed counsel, while children younger than 14 receive an attorney GAL.

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April 26, 2025

Study examines tenant RTC implementation challenges and systemic impacts

A new study in Housing Policy Debate dives into tenant RTC implementation challenges and major systemic benefits delivered by the programs.

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April 18, 2025

Culver City CA considering RTC pilot ordinance

On April 14, 2025, the Culver City CA Council will vote on whether to adopt a 1-year RTC pilot program for tenants at 80% or below of AMI.

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April 16, 2025

ND authorizes appointment of counsel for minors in certain DV cases

A court may appoint an attorney guardian ad litem in civil protection order actions in certain situations.

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April 8, 2025

Report gives tenant rep highest marks for effectiveness, disparity reduction

The County Health Rankings gave legal representation for renters the highest marks as an evidence-based policy that addresses disparity.

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April 7, 2025

Maryland “Know Before They Knock” Family Right to Notice Act dies

A 2025 bill would have provided parents with notice of their rights upon initial contact with social services or law enforcement.

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