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Committee approves ordinance to codify right to counsel in eviction cases after extensive public comment
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee voted to approve a measure to codify a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction. Dozens of tenant organizers, legal-service providers and tenants urged approval during public comment, saying legal representation reduces evictions and homelessness.
The Los Angeles City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee on March 3 approved an ordinance to codify a right to counsel for tenants in eviction proceedings (agenda item 8), after sustained public comment from tenant organizers, legal-service providers and renters.
Committee members approved the ordinance as part of a consent package; the roll call recorded Council member Grama, Council member Gerardo and Council member Blumenfield voting in favor, with Council member Price and Council member Nazarian absent.
Advocates and service providers told the committee that legal representation improves outcomes for tenants and reduces…
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