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Pennsylvania Affordable Apartment Locator
(Separate Website)
The Apartment Locator was developed by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency as a tool to link consumers to affordable housing options throughout the Commonwealth. It is intended to be an aid for consumers who are searching for affordable apartments and for property managers and developers who wish to market their affordable vacant units.
By: Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Landlord Tenant Handbook
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about renting a residence from a landlord from North Penn Legal Services.
By: North Penn Legal Services
Landlord Tenant Overview and Notice Requirements
Informational brochure providing an overview of landlord tenant law and notice requirements.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Tenants! Being Evicted?
Information on tenants' rights upon eviction.
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
What Kind of Notice to Vacate Is Required for Residential Leases under Pennsylvania Law?
(Separate Website)
Information on notice requirements in eviction.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Eviction Process
(Separate Website)
Information regarding tenants' rights and the eviction process. Section of Landlord Tenant Handbook from north Penn Legal Services.
By: North Penn Legal Services
The Eviction Process in Philadelphia County
(Separate Website)
Information on the eviction process. (specific to Philadelphia area)
By: Community Legal Services
Tenants' Rights - Going to Court
This brochure provides general information for tenants regarding district justice court hearings.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Private Housing Evictions
(Separate Website)
Information on your rights when you are evicted from private housing.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Dealing with situations while renting
(Separate Website)
Information for tenants regarding situationa that occur while renting an apartment or house. Section of Landlord Tenant Handbook by North Penn Legal Services.
By: North Penn Legal Services
Your Right as a Tenant to a Decent Home
Information on tenants' rights relating to housing
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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Landlord's Duty To Make Repairs
(Separate Website)
Information on a landlord's duty to repair rental property
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Warranty of Habitability
Informational brochure on warranty of habitability and a landlord's responsibility to provide a safe home.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Deduct & Repair - Tenant's Right to a Safe and Decent Home
Informational guide for tenant which explains their right to a safe and decent home
By: MidPenn Legal Services
What Should I Do When I Need Repairs In My Apartment Or House?
(Separate Website)
Options for tenants when their home needs repairs. Section of LandLord Tenant Handbook from North Penn Legal Services.
By: North Penn Legal Services
Implied Warranty of Habitability
(Separate Website)
Information on your right to a residence fit for human habitation.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Housing Code Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet outlining various house code issues and tenants rights
By: MidPenn Legal Services
The Right of Quiet Enjoyment
(Separate Website)
Information on a tenant's right to quiet enjoyment
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
Information for tenants and your right to quiet enjoyment of your premises.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Tenant and Landlord Relationships (Audio-MP3)
(Separate Website)
Episode of Northwestern Legal Services' "Access to Justice" Radio show broadcast on JET 1400 AM in Erie, PA. 7/12/07 - Consumer Protection Law in Pennsylvania and Landlord/Tenant Relationships. (28:15)
Host: Vince Brocki, NWLS Resource Developer Guests: John Gandrud, NWLS Attorney & David Hull, NWLS Attorney.
Click on the title above to listen to the program.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Security Deposits
Information on tenants' rights relating to security deposits.
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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Tips for Moving out and for Getting the Security Deposit Back
(Separate Website)
Information on recovering your security deposit
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Security Deposits
Information for tenants on the amount of security deposits, how to obtain the return of your deposit, the landlord's obligations, and what to do if the landlord refuses to return the deposit.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Security Deposits in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
Information about deposits collected by your landlord when you rent an apartment or house.
By: Community Legal Services
How to Protect Your Security Deposit
This informational brochure provides an overview of what a security deposit is and why you should create a checklist upon moving into an apartment.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
How to Keep Someone off Your Property
Information about kepping people off your property and the law relating to defiant trespass
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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