Committee Reports
Written Testimony of the New York City Bar Association in Support of Int. 214-A, Providing a Right to Counsel in Housing Court
SUMMARY
City Bar President John S. Kiernan joined advocacy groups and elected officials at City Hall to testify at a City Council Committee on Courts and Legal Services hearing in support of Int. 214-A. If enacted into law, the legislation will provide legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction.
HEARING INFORMATION
Committee on Courts and Legal Services – Sept. 26, 2016 (hearing details & video)
BILL INFORMATION
Int. 0214A-2014 – related to providing legal counsel for low-income tenants who are subject to eviction, ejectment or foreclosure proceedings
OUTCOME
Signed by the Mayor, 2017/136 – August 11, 2017
