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   Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network - (12)
   Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (5)
   Information from Government Agencies - (2)
  Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
 
   Security Deposits
Information on tenants' rights relating to security deposits.
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

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    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   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
  
   
   Security Deposits (Separate Website)
Information on your rigths relating to security deposits.
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
 
  
   
   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
 
  
   
   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
 
  
   
   Landlord Tenant Handbook (Separate Website)
Detailed information about renting a residence from a landlord from North Penn Legal Services.
By: North Penn Legal Services
 
  
   
   Tenants' Rights - Going to Court
This brochure provides general information for tenants regarding district justice court hearings.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
 
  
   
   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
 
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   Landlord Tenant Packet [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
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
 
  
   
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  Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
 
   Security Deposits (Separate Website)
Information on the legal issues concerning security deposits 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
  
   
   Renting a Home This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association

    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   Landlord Rights (Separate Website)
Information on security deposits and eviction notices from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
  
   
   Small Claims Court (Separate Website)
Information on filing a small claim in Magisterial District Court.
By: Erie County Bar Association
  
   
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  Information from Government Agencies
 
   Renting a Home or Apartment: Leases and Security Deposits (Separate Website)
Information on leases and security deposits from the Office of the Attorney General
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  
   
   Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Text of the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 from the Attorney General of Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  
   
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