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 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.
Governor vetoes bill related to child RTC
The bill would have expanded the right to counsel for kids to parentage cases as well as child support violations.
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.
