Subtitle 6A
Tenants' Right to Counsel in Eviction Cases

Editor's Notes

The preceding subtitle was added by Ordinance 20-465. That Ordinance was enacted on December 2, 2020, but with a delayed effective date of April 1, 2021. Section 3 of Ord. 20-465 further provides for a phase-in of the program, as follows

(a) Legal representation to all covered individuals in all covered proceedings, as set forth in this Ordinance, shall be phased-in during a period of time not to exceed 4 years, in a manner that the Commissioner, with the advice and consultation of the Commission determines appropriate based on all relevant factors, including those factors specified in subsection (b) of this Section.

(b) Factors that the Commissioner and the Commission shall consider when phasing-in legal representation to covered individuals include:

(1) the prioritization of individuals over the phase-in period;

(2) the availability of funding from the City, State, and other sources, as the case may be;

(3) the availability of trained and qualified attorneys to provide legal representation;

(4) the scope of the need for legal representation; and

(5) any other appropriate logistical consideration.