In the last few years, at least eight states have passed eviction record sealing laws, and eviction sealing legislation is being considered in several other cities and states across the country. These laws protect tenants by limiting the ability of tenant screening companies to access eviction filing data and sell it to landlords, locking tenants – even those who ultimately had their eviction cases dismissed – out of future housing opportunities.

At the same time, eviction sealing laws can obscure access to court records, which are the primary data source for tracking evictions and informing policies to prevent them.

Join the Future of Land and Housing Program at New America to discuss the wave of eviction record sealing legislation gaining traction across the country, and hear from local stakeholders at the forefront of finding ways to preserve access to court data for the public good while still protecting tenants.