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.
December 27, 2023
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.
December 14, 2023
PA joins majority of states in establishing RTC for guardianships
As of 2023, there is a right to client-directed counsel in guardianship proceedings regardless of ability to pay.
November 1, 2023
Federal funding for tenant rep / right to counsel
An increasing number of legal services programs have tapped a number of different federal funding pots to expand tenant representation.
October 30, 2023
All about Houston’s right to counsel pilot programs
A project provides all tenants counsel in certain Houston housing courts.
