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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
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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Warranty of Habitability
Informational brochure on warranty of habitability and a landlord's responsibility to provide a safe home.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Landlord's Duty To Make Repairs
(Separate Website)
Information on a landlord's duty to repair rental property
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
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
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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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
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 Handbook
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about renting a residence from a landlord from North Penn Legal Services.
By: North Penn Legal Services
Home Improvements
Informational brochure providing information when deciding whether to make home repairs.
By: MidPenn 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
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Tenant Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on rights of tenants from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Renting a Home
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
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Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
(Separate Website)
Information on lead-based paint hazards.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Is Your Manufactured Home Up to Standards?
(Separate Website)
Information for consumers and steps you can take if you are having problems with your manufactured home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Report Bad Landlord in Federal Housing
(Separate Website)
Information on how to report bad landlords with federal housing.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Deceptive Home Improvement Contractors Complaints
(Separate Website)
Information for home owners with HUD insured loans on avoiding deceptive home improvement contractors.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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