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New York state outside NYC lacks guaranteed eviction legal aid, sparking calls for a statewide Right to Counsel expansion after a 2024 report revealed low access to legal help.
Tenants in New York state outside New York City lack guaranteed legal counsel in eviction cases, unlike those in criminal cases, despite the severe impact of losing housing.
Advocates and lawmakers are pushing for a study on expanding the New York Right to Counsel Act statewide, following NYC’s 2017 law that improved housing stability and reduced frivolous evictions.
A 2024 report found only 42% of eligible tenants received legal help, revealing ongoing challenges in funding, attorney availability, tenant outreach, and court capacity.
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El estado de Nueva York fuera de la ciudad de Nueva York carece de asistencia legal garantizada para desalojos, lo que provocó llamados para una expansión del Derecho al Asesoramiento en todo el estado después de que un informe de 2024 revelara un bajo acceso a ayuda legal.