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Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
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
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 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
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
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
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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
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
(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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