Eviction
Legal Information
This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about issues relating to Eviction in Pennsylvania.
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Tenants! Being Evicted?
Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. on the rights of tenants who are being evicted. Read More
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How to Prepare for Landlord-Tenant Court if You are Facing Eviction (Video)
Video from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project, providing a description of your rights when being evicted and about how the eviction process works. Specific information is included about the eviction process that is followed in Philadelphia, along with some resources for people facing eviction in Philadelphia. Read More
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Self-Help Handbook for Tenants
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides useful information about renting an apartment and some of the basics of landlord-tenant law. For those looking for rental housing, the handbook has practical suggestions about what to look for while inspecting the rental unit and what questions to ask the landlord. For those who are already renting, the handbook discusses common problems such as nonpayment of rent or complaints about repairs. [PDF] Read More
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Renters: Is Your Landlord Being Foreclosed?
Information from MidPenn Legal Services on your rights if your landlord is facing foreclosure of the property you are living in. Content Detail
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Preparing for Your Landlord/Tenant Hearing Before a Magisterial District Judge
Information from MidPenn Legal Services on what to do to prepare for a hearing involving your landlord in Magisterial District Court. [PDF] Content Detail
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Appealing a Landlord/Tenant Judgment for Possession Pro Se
Information from MidPenn Legal Services on how to file an Appeal to the Court of Common Pleas if the Magisterial District Judge rules against you in a lawsuit filed by your landlord. Content Detail
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Hoarding: Know Your Rights
This handbook provides information for people who struggle with hoarding, clutter, and home maintenance problems. Read More
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Security Deposits
Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. on tenants' rights relating to security deposits. Read More
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Homeowners & Renters: Foreclosure & Eviction Information during COVID-19
Information on Foreclosure and Eviction proceedings during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Emergency. Content Detail
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Illegal Lock-Outs – Know Your Rights
In response to the Coronavirus emergency, many courts are closed and no evictions are being processed at this time. As a result, landlords may attempt to remove tenants illegally for nonpayment of rent or other reasons. Content Detail
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Renting a Home
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. [PDF] Content Detail
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