CT ‘right to counsel’ helped thousands stay housed; saved state $36M

Belongings of evicted people in New Haven are stored at a warehouse at New Haven Public Works Department, waiting to be picked up. Five to six evictions take place a week on average, said Tariq Dasent, an employee at the department.

A program that provides free legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction has saved Connecticut millions of dollars and helped thousands of people avoid homelessness, according to a new report.

It’s also at risk of ending in the next two years…

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