“The city is expanding a program that provides free legal representation to Philadelphia renters with low income who are at risk of losing their home, including those facing an eviction filing.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
“In October, Philly Office Retail posted a series of photos on Facebook working with Jeantel Landscaping, removing “we buy houses,” “free construction estimates,” and other signs they deemed “blight” on Berkley Street.” From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)
“The pilot program provides 300 households with payments for 30 months.” From: Next City (Read more.)
“The Philadelphia Housing Authority opened its Housing Choice Voucher program for the first time in more than 12 years on Jan. 23, 2023. Applications will be taken for two weeks both on the PHA website or by calling, (215) 999-3102, until Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:59 p.m.” From: NBC10 (Read more.)
“The growing co-buying trend is allowing some aspiring homeowners to escape the rental market and access the wealth generation of real estate investments.” From: Next City (Read more.)
“Starting Monday, Jan. 23, you have two weeks to apply for rental assistance in Philadelphia. But this time, applicants will be chosen at random.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Made up of over 40 different organizations, they’re also backed by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a national civil rights firm. From: AL DIA NEWS (Read more.)
“Philadelphia residents with low income will soon have the chance to apply for housing vouchers from the federal government. The Philadelphia Housing Authority has cleared the waitlist for its Housing Choice Voucher Program, putting the agency in the position to accept new applications for the rent subsidy.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
Minutes before Council’s hearing, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office sued MV Realty, accusing the Florida-based company of scamming at least 500 Philadelphia residents and using deceptive practices to violate the state’s Consumer Protection Law. From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)
From Oct. 1 to April 30, landlords must ensure that heating in a rental unit is capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees, according to Philadelphia’s property maintenance code. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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