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.
Study links evictions, gun violence
A new report shows a direct link between rising eviction rates and gun violence.
Law360 cites RTC as major access to justice issue for 2026
Law360 listed right to counsel as one of the "Legal Fights Set To Define Access To Justice In 2026".
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
