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.

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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April 1, 2025

All about the eviction RTC in the City of Los Angeles

The City of Los Angeles enacted a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, becoming the 26th jurisdiction to enact such a law.

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April 1, 2025

All about Detroit’s tenant right to counsel

In May 2022, Detroit became the latest city to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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March 20, 2025

Report: Nashville tenant rep pilot meets tenant goals, saves money

A report on Nashville's tenant rep pilot found it helped 93% of tenants avoid eviction / involuntary move while saving millions of dollars.

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March 19, 2025

Lawrence (KS) Tenants pushing city to explore tenant RTC

Lawrence Tenants, a tenant organizing group in Lawrence KS, is pushing the city to consider a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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March 18, 2025

North Dakota creates re-establishment of parental rights process and associated right to counsel

Indigent parent petitioners are entitled to counsel as are children regardless of the child's income.

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March 14, 2025

RAND report: LSC tenant rep keeps tenant housed, saves money

A report by RAND found that the Legal Services Corporation helps 75k households keep their housing and saves $2k per avoided move.

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March 12, 2025

Santa Monica expands tenant representation program

Santa Monica has taken steps to move towards a right to counsel in eviction cases.

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March 12, 2025

All about the eviction RTC in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is the second county and 24th jurisdiction overall to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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