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Stout study shows economic case for tenant legal counsel; Council advances ADU pilot and wholesaler rules discussed
Summary
A Stout analysis commissioned by the city estimated that fully scaling access to counsel could cost about $6.1 million and yield an estimated $24.4 million in collateral public‑sector savings; Council also discussed an ADU pilot with $1 million in capital funding and draft rules to regulate predatory property wholesaling.
The committee reviewed a recent Stout study and heard testimony from Legal Aid and community advocates about the role of legal representation, while council offices also presented an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) pilot and proposed wholesaler disclosure requirements.
The Stout analysis, released publicly last month, estimated that full implementation of an eviction access‑to‑counsel program for eligible tenants could require a $6.1 million investment and could generate an estimated $24.4 million in economic benefits across homelessness…
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