The right to counsel in eviction proceedings : a moral, social, and economic imperative
Material type:
TextPublication details: Temple University, August 2017.Description: 46 pagesSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: Each year, nearly three million Americans are evicted from their homes. With no right to counsel in housing court, nine in ten tenants enter the courtroom alone. The fallout that results from this power imbalance is devastating: housing insecurity creates financial instability and a range of adverse social consequences. Neighbourhoods with high eviction rates see falling property values, higher unemployment, and require more social services. Access to counsel in eviction proceedings curbs these ill effects: 96% of tenants with legal representation remain in their homes.
| Item type | Current library | URL | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | tunsw | Access Item | Available |
KEYWORDS: housing, counsel, eviction, access to justice, legal aid, pro bono, legal services
Suggested Citation: Fink, Jared, The Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings: A Moral, Social, and Economic Imperative (August 13, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3193417 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3193417
There are no comments on this title.