Act Concerning Right To Counsel In Eviction Proceedings Passes House

May 16, 2021

Did you know that in Connecticut, less than 7% of tenants have an attorney in eviction cases? In contrast, 80% of landlords do.



At a moment when so much is at stake, tenants need support navigating the highly technical and fast-moving pace of eviction cases.



I am a proud co-sponsor of HB6531. It provides tenants with fairness and equity by guaranteeing they can obtain legal representation. If passed, CT will be only the second state to enact this legislation to protect tenants.

HB6531 Passes House