Tenant right to counsel

Without a right to counsel, tenants are represented by lawyers around 3% of the time on average, whereas landlords have legal representation in 84% of cases.

[1][2] TRTC is viewed as a form of homelessness prevention,[3] but eviction potentially implicates a number of other basic human needs, such as child custody, education, employment, and physical/mental health.

[4] Generally, tenant right to counsel programs are successful, resulting in lower eviction rates and more time, reduced rent arrears, and a sealed eviction record for tenants for those who cannot or do not want to stay in their homes.

[5][6][7]The Tenant's Protection Association offers legal advice to members.

[9] On 1 August 2023, the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service launched in England and Wales,[10] providing free legal representation and advice regardless of income for renters and homeowners who are facing illegal eviction, poor housing conditions, and late rent or mortgage payments.