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Housing and Shelter >  Eviction   Click on other tabs above for information about legal aid providers and courts in your area. Below is legal information on this sub-topic. You can localize this information by clicking on the"Choose Another Location" link in the right column and selecting the area where you live. There are 39 resources      Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms - (1)    Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network - (27)    Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (8)    Information from Government Agencies - (3)   Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms      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        back to top           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           Unlawful Lockouts in Philadelphia County, PA (Separate Website) Informaiton on how to deal with a lockout by your landlord in Philadelphia County. By: Community Legal Services           Emergency Shelter Allowance (Separate Website) Information on the Emergency Shelter Allowance available from the Department of Public Welfare. By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.             Evictions and Wage Attachments (Separate Website) Information on when your wages can be attached by a former landlord. By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.             Magisterial District Courts Information about the procedures in Magisterial District Justice Court By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.           Tips for Representing Yourself at the District Justice Hearing (Separate Website) Information on representing yourself at a District Justice hearing By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association             Defending an Action at the District Justice Office Informational brochure which outlines the procedure in defending an action at district justice court in central Pennsylvania. By: MidPenn Legal Services             Magisterial District Judge Court - Defense This informational packet provides information when defending an action filed with the Magisterial District Judge Court. By: Northwestern Legal Services       Other Formats:   PDF File           How to Sue At the Office of the Magisterial District Judge How to file suit on small claims in your local Office of the Magisterial District Judge. By: MidPenn Legal Services             Magisterial District Judge Court - Filing Suit This informational packet provides information on how to file a lawsuit in Magiserial District Judge Court. By: Northwestern Legal Services       Other Formats:   PDF File           Tenants' Rights - Going to Court This brochure provides general information for tenants regarding district justice court hearings. By: Northwestern Legal Services             Appealing the District Justice Judgment (Separate Website) Information on appealing a District Justice judgment By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association             Ejectment (Separate Website) Information on what ejectment is and when it may be used. By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.             Implied Warranty of Habitability (Separate Website) Information on your right to a residence fit for human habitation. By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.             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 on tenants' rights relating to security deposits. By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.           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             Landlord Tenant Packet [PDF] This is a comprehensive (31 pages) self-help packet designed to assist Central Pennsylvania tenants deal with various landlord/tenant problems. PDF Format By: MidPenn Legal Services          back to top           Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations      Renting a Home (Separate Website) Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. By: Pennsylvania Bar Association     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Tenant Rights (Separate Website) Information on rights of tenants from the Erie County Bar Association. By: Erie County Bar Association           Landlord Rights (Separate Website) Information on security deposits and eviction notices from the Erie County Bar Association. By: Erie County Bar Association           Frequently Asked Questions - Landlord Tenant Relations (Separate Website) Answers to common questions about landlord tenant relations. By: Allegheny County Bar Association           Bringing Suit Before a Magisterial District Judge (Separate Website) Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. By: Pennsylvania Bar Association           Small Claims Court (Separate Website) Information on filing a small claim in Magisterial District Court. By: Erie County Bar Association