Los Angeles could be following in the footsteps of San Francisco and New York when it comes to renters’ rights and legal representation.
LA Daily News: Right to Counsel for LA tenants facing eviction moves forward
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council’s Housing Committee has recommended that the city explore a “right to counsel” ordinance that would guarantee tenants have access to the information and representation they need when faced with landlord harassment, eviction or other issues.
LAist: LA is Considering Free Lawyers For People Facing Eviction
Los Angeles County courts hear more than 54,000 eviction cases every year. Now, the L.A. City Council is moving forward on a motion that could lay the foundation for giving tenants in those cases the right to a lawyer — a move sponsors say would even the playing field between renters and landlords and help stop the slide into homelessness for many tenants faced with losing their homes.
