Kansas City, MO considers ordinance to guarantee free legal counseling for tenants during evictions

Kansas City, MO free legal counseling tenant evicitions

Ideation

The Kansas City Council has proposed a new ordinance which would provide free legal representation to local renters during conflicts with landlords to address the growing issue of housing instability. Currently, fewer than 3% of Kansas City tenants receive any legal representation during eviction proceedings. If approved, the city would need to hire an additional 18 attorneys handle the caseload and the program would cost approximately $2.5 million annually to operate.

Legal Policy Affordable Housing

Kansas City, MO

Municipality in Missouri

United States

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Kansas City tenants facing eviction would be guaranteed legal help under new ordinance | KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts.

Only about 3% of Kansas City tenants receive legal representation in eviction court. KC Tenants and other housing rights groups have proposed a Tenants' Right to Counsel, which would provide that help free through the city.

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