HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-24 Public Comment - C. Hoover - Tenants' Right to CounselFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Sunday, June 16, 2024 6:42:17 PM
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Submission #:3274032
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Submission Date:06/16/2024 6:42
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Full Name
Christian Hoover
Email
christianhoover406@gmail.com
Phone
(406) 589-7984
Comments
Evictions are a driving cause of homelessness, and can be prevented if tenants are guaranteed access to legal
representation during evictions proceedings. In 2023 eviction proceedings, Landlords in Bozeman had legal
representation 79% of the time, while Tenants only had lawyers 7% of the time. Research has shown that this right
saves taxpayer money, due to avoided costs around shelters, health care, foster care, and other social safety net
services. Tenant Right to Counsel isn't just another bandaid solution to the housing crisis, it actually starts to help
with some of the root problems by preventing folks from becoming unhoused.
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City Of Bozeman
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