Mayor Marty Walsh

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Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Evidence from other cities, including New York, shows that right-to-counsel reduces evictions and has a positive impact on court efficiency. Counsel can help negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes, such as a payment agreement or an extension of time to find alternative housing. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 16, 2019 Hibernated

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Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

This is not about stacking the deck in favor of a tenant—it’s about ensuring equal justice under the law. Currently, there is a large imbalance in access to counsel between landlords and tenants. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 16, 2019 Hibernated

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Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

One recent case came to the attention of our Office of Housing Stability. A tenant had been evicted after 21 years, with no legal representation. He had missed a few hundred dollars of rent—but at the same time, the landlord had failed to repair faulty windows. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 16, 2019 Hibernated