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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
Tenants! Being Evicted? Information on tenants' rights upon eviction.
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
Private Housing Evictions
(Separate Website)
Information on your rights when you are evicted from private housing.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Landlord Tenant Overview and Notice Requirements
Informational brochure providing an overview of landlord tenant law and notice requirements.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Landlord Tenant Handbook
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about renting a residence from a landlord from North Penn Legal Services.
By: North Penn 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
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
Evictions in Southeastern Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
Information on the eviction process for residents of southeastern Pennsylvania.
By: Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Landlord Self-Help Evictions
(Separate Website)
Informaaiton on your rights when your landlord tries to evict you without going to court.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
The Eviction Process in Philadelphia County
(Separate Website)
Information on the eviction process. (specific to Philadelphia area)
By: Community Legal Services