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.
NM provides parents with counsel prior to the signing of a voluntary placement agreement
A parent or guardian has the right to counsel before signing, and for the duration of, a voluntary placement agreement.
Massachusetts considers tenant right to counsel
Bills have been filed to create a statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, and a statewide coalition has been launched to support them.
All about Toledo’s right to counsel for tenants facing eviction
The City of Toledo has enacted legislation to guarantee counsel to low-income tenants facing eviction.
All about Louisville’s eviction right to counsel
Louisville is first the Southern city to enact an eviction right to counsel.
All about Houston’s right to counsel pilot programs
A project provides all tenants counsel in certain Houston housing courts.
U.S. gets “C-” on access to counsel in housing cases
The latest Human Rights Report Card from the National Homelessness Law Center gives the United States a "C-" on security of housing tenure.
St. Pete weighs right to counsel for tenants facing eviction
The City of St. Pete is considering providing a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
Colorado court reverses denial of counsel in contempt case
The appellate court overturned a contempt order where the respondent was unrepresented and the trial court failed to analyze his ability to pay.
Minnesota creates limited statewide tenant right to counsel
A bill enacted in 2023 provides a right to counsel for public housing tenants threatened with eviction for an alleged breach of lease.
Multnomah County RTC ballot initiative voted down
A proposed ballot initiative that would have establish a right to counsel for Multnomah County tenants facing eviction was voted down.
South Carolina bill would provide right to counsel for tenants
A newly-introduced bill would guarantee counsel for indigent South Carolina tenants facing eviction.
Cincinnati data flags troubling eviction stats, positive representation results
Reports from Cincinnati flag the low number of represented tenants and high eviction rates, as well as the positive impact of representation.
