Debt Collection & Repossession

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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Debt Collection & Repossession issues in Pennsylvania.

Click on a resource category listed below to see information related to that category.

Defending an Action at the District Justice Office

Informational brochure from MidPenn Legal Services outlining the procedure in defending an action at district justice court in central Pennsylvania.

Magisterial District Judge Court - Filing Suit

This information from Northwestern Legal Services provides instructions on how to file a lawsuit in Magisterial District Judge Court.

The District Justice Hearing: North Penn Legal Services Landlord - Tenant Video Workshop

This video workshop from North Penn Legal Services features a typical hearing before a magisterial district Judge in a landlord-tenant case, followed by a panel discussion featuring several judges describing some best practices for you to use at your hearing, as well as some things to avoid. The process in the video is typical of any civil case brought before a magisterial district judge in Pennsylvania.

Repossessions

Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network on a creditors' right to repossess your property.

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