Right to Legal Counsel in Philadelphia Evictions
Having a Right to Counsel means you don't need to face your eviction alone!
Call Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443-2500
Low income tenants in zip codes 19121, 19124, 19131,19132, 19134, 19139, 19141, 19144, 19153, and 19154 who make less than 200% of the federal poverty level are currently eligible for free representation in eviction cases through a program called Right to Counsel. Free legal help can be accessed by calling the Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443-2500 or by going to the RTC Housing Online Intake.
Many people who call the hotline qualify for free legal representation, advice, financial counseling, courtroom navigation, training, and more. And everyone can find resources and learn about their rights as a renter at www.PhillyTenant.org.
An attorney can answer questions, talk through options, and help you prepare for court. Tenants with representation are more likely to enter into fairer agreements with their landlord and win their cases. They’re twice as likely to get their landlord to make repairs, and are 10 times as likely to request that eviction judgments be cleared from their record after the judgment has been satisfied.
If you have an upcoming court date, you may receive a flyer or phone call from a representative to connect you with the Philly Tenant Hotline for possible free legal representation in court. But do not wait for a call, it is best to call the hotline at (267) 443-2500 as soon as you have a court date.
More information about the Right to Counsel program is available at Right to Counsel Advocacy.
If you’re not sure if you qualify, call the Philly Tenant Hotline and someone will be able to help you figure out your rights and options. Additional information on Right To Counsel, visit phila.gov/right-to-counsel.