And a lot of times they will just accept that notice to quit and leave. And so my legislation is making sure that they have access to legal counsel, because we have found that When tenants know their rights, when they have access to legal counsel, we can usually keep them safely housed. Advocates agreed that providing tenants with the information they need is vital and that the legislation aims to do that. (00:54–01:05)
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