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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed three pivotal bills into law on Wednesday, bringing significant changes to tenant rights, the compensation framework for township supervisors, and setting the state’s …
Governor Shapiro Enacts New Legislation Reforming Tenant Rights, Township Supervisor Compensation, and State Capital Budget Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Allan R. Posner, a landlord in Philadelphia, and his property management company, ILJOR Properties, LLC, have agreed to pay $570,000 to settle allegations of violating the False …
Philadelphia Landlord Settles for $570,000 Over Section 8 Violations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an enforcement action by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, a Warren County property management company, Miller Properties Group, LLC, and its owner, Jason Miller, have reached …
Pennsylvania Property Management Company Settles Over Unlawful Water Shut-Off Allegations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s cost of living is on the rise, but state Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) and Jimmy Dillon (D-5) are fighting back. They recently introduced Senate Bill …
New Pennsylvania Legislation Fights For Fair Rents, Landlord Accountability Read More
WILKINSBURG, PA — A gathering of Pennsylvanian Democratic lawmakers, including state Senator Katie Muth and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, among others, convened a public hearing on Thursday. This assembly, …
Push for Fair Housing in Pennsylvania: Lawmakers Aim to Seal Eviction Records Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hundreds of former “rent to own” tenants of Vision Property Management can breathe a sigh of relief. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Monday that the Common …
Court Approves Settlement for Pennsylvania Rent-to-Own Tenants to Retain Home Ownership Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A State College-based landlord, Greek Housing Services, Inc., has been held accountable for charging student tenants an unlawful administrative fee against their security deposits. The settlement, recently …
State College Landlord Settles Over Unlawful Fees, Promises Restitution for Student Tenants Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant move to support low-income renters, the City of Philadelphia has expanded its Right to Counsel (RTC) initiative. The Division of Housing and Community Development …
Philadelphia Expands Right to Counsel Initiative, Offers Free Legal Aid for More Renters Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a lawsuit against A.R. Building Company, Inc., a Butler County-based landlord, over alleged unlawful leasing and debt collection practices. The company …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues A.R. Building Company Over Alleged Unlawful Leasing, Debt Collection Practices Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry reached a settlement with a State College landlord, Legacy Realty & Property Management, LLC, which charged student tenants allegedly unlawful administrative fees attached to security …
Landlord Settlement: $17,500 Paid to Impacted Tenants for Security Deposit Issues Read More