Biblioteca de recursos

PhillyTenant Resource Guide Guía de Recursos Para Inquilinos de Filadelfia RTC Resource Guide for Advocates (Password Protected)

Landlord Tenant Act Pugh v. Holmes (Habitability) Fair v. Negley (Habitability) Philadelphia Code 6-403 Lead Poisoning Philadelphia Code 6-800 Lead Disclosure and Certification Philadelphia Code 9-800 Landlord Tenant Philadelphia Code, 9-804 Unfair Rental Practices (including Good Cause) Philadelphia Code 9-808 Right to Counsel Ordinance Office of Managing Director Right to Counsel Regulations Philadelphia Code 9-811 Eviction Diversion Ordinance Código de Filadelfia 9-1100 Ordenanza sobre prácticas justas (discriminación) Código de Filadelfia 9-1600 Desalojos ilegales (Autoayuda) Código de Filadelfia 9-3902 Licencias de alquiler Código de Filadelfia 9-3903 Certificado de idoneidad para el alquiler Código de Mantenimiento de Propiedades de Filadelfia Código de Incendios de Filadelfia ACOP de la PHA Plan administrativo PHA

The judge ruled against me. How can I appeal?

Filing an Appeal Apelación

Philadelphia Municipal Court Civil Division Local Rules Rule 124 Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Trial Division – Civil Local Rules Rule 1001

My housing application was denied. What are my rights?

Renter’s Access Act La ley de acceso a la información sobre el inquilino

Renter’s Access Act Bill #1 Renter’s Access Act Bill #2

How do I apply for subsidized housing? I was denied subsidized housing. What are my rights?

Applying for Subsidized Housing Aplicando a Vivienda Subsidiada

I have bed bugs!

Bed Bugs

Philadelphia Code 9-4800 Responsibilities Concerning Bed Bug Infestation Philadelphia Code PM-310 Bed Bug Elimination

Public Health Materials Safety Guide L&I Complaint Form

I received a “Breach of Agreement” notice. What do I do?

City of Philadelphia Bridge Housing Subsidy Program

A Notice of Intent to Cease Operations was posted at my home. What are my rights?

Código de Filadelfia 9-3903 Certificado de idoneidad para el alquiler

I was served an Ejectment Complaint. What do I do?

I have a criminal record. What are my housing rights?

Housing Rights and Criminal Records Derecho a la Vivenda y Antecedentes Criminales

I am a survivor of domestic violence. What housing rights do I have?

Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Derechos de las Víctimas de Violencia Domestica y Sexual

Philadelphia Code 9-804 Unfair Rental Practices

HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) HUD Certification of Domestic Violence

My landlord evicted me. Where do I go for emergency shelter?

Emergency Shelter Refugio de Emergencias

My landlord is taking me to court. What are my options at the hearing? Mi casero me lleva a corte. ¿Cuáles opciones tengo en la audiencia?

Eviction Court Advice Consejos para la Corte Municipal 驱逐法院咨询

How do I look up an eviction court case online?

My landlord is taking me to court. What are my defenses?

Eviction Court Legal Defenses Defensas en la Corte

How can I request a virtual court hearings or other accommodation?

Asking for a Remote Hearing: Municipal Court Pedir una Audiencia Remota con La Corte Municipal

What is the Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program? Eviction Diversion Program: Direct Negotiation Pathway Eviction Diversion Program: Mediation Pathway

Philadelphia Code 9-811 Eviction Diversion Ordinance

Notice of Diversion Rights Aviso de Derechos de Desvio Diversion Process Flow Chart

How soon can I be locked out? My landlord evicted me. How do I get my things?

Writ of Possession Flyer

Landlord Tenant Act Section 505.1 Disposition of Abandoned Personal Property

I got an Eviction Notice. What now?

My landlord wants me out. What is the legal eviction process?

Eviction Process Overview Resumen del Proceso de Desalojamiento 驱逐流程概述

Can I file a Fair Housing Commission Complaint?

Philadelphia Code, 9-804 Unfair Rental Practices

Fair Housing Commission: How to File a Complaint About Unfair Rental Practices Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission: Intake Form

How do I find a rental property?

How do I find housing with a voucher?

PHA Payment Standard October 2022 PHA Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Housing Search & Move-In Guide 2021

My rental property is going through foreclosure or sheriff sale. What are my rights?

My rental property is in foreclosure. What are my rights? Derechos del Inquilino durante una Ejecución Hipotecaria

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act Sec. 304

NLIHC Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Advocates Guide Comptroller Consumer Compliance: Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act

I’m being billed for my neighbor’s electric or gas. What do I do?

Good Cause Protections: Can my landlord end my lease?

Good Cause Eviction Protections Protecciones para el Desalojo: Ley de Causa Justa

City of Philadelphia Good Cause: Philadelphia Code, 9-804 Unfair Rental Practices Overview of Good Cause Protections in Subsidized Housing HUD Project-Based Good Cause: 24 CFR § 247.3 LIHTC Good Cause: 26 USCA § 42(h)(6)(E)(ii) PHFA LIHTC Lease Addendum

I don’t have heat!

HUD Project-Based Housing (Section 8, Section 202, Section 811)

HUD Handbook for Multifamily Housing Programs

HUD Housing Complaint Flyer

HUD Continuum of Care Housing

HUD Continuum of Care Interim Rule

Philadelphia Municipal Court IFP Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas IFP 訴訟請求

I’m being illegally evicted. What can I do? Estoy siendo desalojado ilegalmente. ¿Qué puedo hacer?

Illegal Evictions El Desalojo Ilegal

Código de Filadelfia 9-1600 Desalojos ilegales (Autoayuda) PPD Directive 3.17 Prohibition Against Self-Help Eviction Practices

What can I do about lead paint?

Lead Paint Pintura con plomo

Philadelphia Code 6-800 Lead Disclosure and Certification Philadelphia Code 6-403 Lead Poisoning

City of Philadelphia Lead and Healthy Homes Program Resources for Tenants Resources for Landlords

How do I renew my lease?

Can I get an L+I inspection?

Código de Mantenimiento de Propiedades de Filadelfia Código de Incendios de Filadelfia

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

PHFA LIHTC Property Management Manual

PHFA LIHTC Rent and Income Limits Low Income Housing Tax Credit Renters Guide Alquiler de una casa de LIHTC Advocate’s Guide to Tenants’ Rights in the LIHTC Program

I want to move out. What steps should I take?

Partners in Good Housing Brochures

I missed my court date. How do I file a Petition to Open?

Petition to Open Petición para Abrir el Caso

I need more time! How do I file a Petition to Stay the Eviction?

Can I request a grievance hearing with PHA?

PHA Grievance Hearings Audiencia de Quejas con PHA

PHA Grievance Hearing Request Form

PHA Grievance Policy

Can I get a PHA inspection?

PHA Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection Resource Guide

PHA Project-Based Housing

PHA Administrative Plan

PHA Project-Based Department Housing List

PHA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program

PHA Administrative Plan

PHA Payment Standard October 2022 PHA Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection Resource Guide

Transfer Request – Outside of Recertification Transfer Request – At Recertification Request for Voucher Extension Mutual Dissolution of Lease Portability Request Form

Self-Certification Form Self-Certification of Zero Income Minimum Rent Hardship Exemption Financial Hardship Worksheet Form

PHA HCV Reasonable Accommodation Verification Form PHA HCV Live-In Aide Verification Form

How do I get more information about my rental property?

PHA Conventional & Scattered Site Public Housing Philadelphia Asset & Management Company (PAPMC) Public Housing Alternatively Managed Entities (AME) Public Housing

PHA Admission & Continued Occupancy (ACOP) (PHA Only) Public Housing Occupancy Guidebook (PAPMC & AME Only)

Resident Guide For Residents of Conventional and Scattered Sites – Fall 2022

Rapid Rehousing Voucher

HUD Continuum of Care Interim Rule HUD Emergency Solutions Grant Interim Rule

I have a disability. Can I get a reasonable accommodation?

Reasonable Accommodations in Housing for People with Disabilities Acomodación Razonable para Personas Discapacitadas

HUD/DOJ Joint Statement: Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act HUD/DOJ Joint Statement: Reasonable Modifications under the Fair Housing Act

Disability Verification Letter Template Reasonable Accommodation Request Letter Template PHA Public Housing – Reasonable Accommodation Request Form PHA Housing Choice Voucher – Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

I need help paying rent.

Código de Filadelfia 9-3902 Licencias de alquiler

Can my landlord increase my rent?

Philadelphia Code, 9-804 Unfair Rental Practices

I need repairs. Repair Request Sample Letter Can I Withhold Rent? Can I Repair and Deduct?

Repair Issues Reparaciones

Pugh v. Holmes (Habitability) Fair v. Negley (Habitability)

How to Get Your Landlord to Make Repairs Cómo Demandar Arreglos/Reparaciones en su Casa/Apartamento

How do I get a judgment off my credit?

How to Satisfy a Judgment Como Satisfacer un Juicio

How do I get my security deposit back?

Security Deposits Depósito_de_Seguridad

Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951: Section 511.1 Escrow Funds Limited (Excess Security Deposit) Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951: Section 511.2 Interest on Escrowed Funds (Security Deposit Interest) Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951: Section 512 Recovery of Improperly Held Escrow Funds (Security Deposit Refund)

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back from Your Landlord Depósito de Seguridad

How do I sue my landlord?

Small Claims Quejas Menores en la Corte Municipal 小額索賠

Small Claims Demand Letter Template

Help! I got a utility shut off notice.

My landlord pays the water bill, but I got a shut off notice. What are my rights?

What’s My Subsidy?

PHFA Philadelphia County Inventory of Affordable Housing CoC Housing Inventory Count Report 2021 HUD Resource Locator Map PHA Project-Based Department Housing List