HOUSING

If you or someone you know struggles with too much stuff, The Philadelphia Hoarding Task Force can help. We can refer you to Philadelphia area resources related to organizing, health, legal help, cleaning, and more.

CLS provides legal advice to homeowners who have disputes with their home repair contractors or are considering borrowing money to pay for repairs.

CLS provides limited legal advice to homeowners who have code enforcement violations from the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).

CLS provides legal advice to homeowners who have disputes with their mortgage company or are facing a mortgage foreclosure.

CLS does not generally help with disputes between neighbors, because they rarely involve legal issues.  However, this page contains recommendations and resources that may be helpful for those with disputes with their neighbor.

CLS provides free legal assistance to renters facing a number of housing issues, including evictions, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, building repair issues, and complaints taken to the Fair Housing Commission.

CLS helps Philadelphia residents who are struggling with their property taxes.  We can often help homeowners qualify for affordable payment agreements or other programs that will save their home from being lost at sheriff sale for unpaid property taxes.

CLS helps resolve issues with rent-to-own agreements.  Many people have problems with these agreements, sometimes called lease purchase or installment sales agreements, and CLS can discuss your legal options and remedies with you.

CLS assists low-income tenants living in public and subsidized housing, including PHA public housing, Section 8, HUD, and others.