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City reports early Prop F gains; advocates press for full funding to reach universal representation
Summary
MOHCD and nonprofit providers reported early results from the tenant Right to Counsel program: full-scope representation rose from roughly one-third to two-thirds of cases and full-scope clients avoided displacement 67% of the time. Providers and advocates urged full funding to reach universal full-scope coverage required by voters.
The committee held a lengthy hearing on implementation of Proposition F — the 2018 ballot measure guaranteeing a right to counsel for tenants in eviction proceedings.
Supervisor Dean Preston opened by framing Prop F as a data-driven anti‑displacement measure that, when implemented, reduces evictions and homelessness. Brian Chu of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development presented early program outcomes: since launching full-scope representation in July 2019, the city has increased the share of tenants receiving full-scope legal assistance from about one-third to roughly two-thirds; of…
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