Establishes the Division of Civil Representation within the Rhode Island Department of Housing to provide legal representation to tenants in eviction.
This bill creates the Division of Civil Representation within the Rhode Island Department of Housing. The Division will provide legal representation to tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings. It mandates that designated legal organizations offer legal services to eligible individuals, including filing notices of appearance, preparing pleadings, and attending court hearings. The bill also requires notices of a tenant's right to legal representation to be included in all residential landlord/tenant complaint forms, and voids any lease provisions attempting to waive this right.
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