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    SCLAID Task Force on Eviction, Housing Stability, and Equity

    The Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense Task Force on Eviction, Housing Stability, and Equity contributes to the ABA's efforts to address the root causes of the current eviction crisis by addressing unjust eviction laws/systems, the lack of affordable and healthy housing, and the structural, institutional, and interpersonal discrimination underlying housing laws, policies, and practices, among others.

    Events/Webinars

    Events and Webinars sponsored by the Task Force on Eviction, Housing Stability, and Equity.

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    Task Force Activity

    Addressing the Nation's Eviction Crisis

    Learn about how the Task Force is working to support implementation of actions and strategies to address the growth in evictions nationwide following the lifting of eviction moratoria.

    Resources

    Resources to Assist Tenants, Landlords, and Advocates

    Find policy and action statements, online guides to locating emergency rental assistance and legal aid, state-based eviction diversion programs, and other tools to help tenants retain their housing.

    ABA Ten Guidelines for Residential Eviction Laws

    The American Bar Association adopted the ABA Ten Guidelines for Residential Eviction Laws in February 2022. The American Bar Association urges all federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal legislative, and other governmental bodies to implement the ABA Ten Guidelines for Residential Eviction Laws.

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    Task Force Roster

    Learn about the Task Force Members.

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    Contact Us

    For more information and to reach the Task Force, contact ABA staff counsel Jason Vail. Note that the Task Force does not provide legal advice, legal services, or representation.