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Residential security deposits in Pennsylvania are regulated by the Landlord-Tenant Act (68 P.S. §250.511 and §250.512). A security deposit is…

Date Posted: 05/14/2013 For information and resources for tenants, please visit www.phillytenant.org. Your landlord has to go to court to evict…

The Barriers to Successful Reunification in Philadelphia: Findings from the Perceptions of Birth Parents & Child Welfare Professionals project was…

There are two main types of bankruptcies that generally apply to consumers: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is…

The forms needed to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy are available at website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for…

Wages – you have the right to be paid for all of your work! You have the right: To be paid…

Learn more about expungements in general. Learn more about finding work with a criminal record WHAT IS A SUMMARY OFFENSE?…

Are you a victim of domestic or sexual violence? Do you need to get out of your lease early because of the…

This brochure is for anyone who owns a home and may receive Medical Assistance to pay for their care in…

Under the new law: The penalty for possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana for personal use is a $25…

Immigrant workers have rights! Know your rights and enforce them! No matter what your immigration status is, these rights apply…

How did that happen? On September 30, 2014, the Philadelphia courts issued an official order stating they will no longer…