Resources for Individuals

RHLS does not provide direct legal representation to individuals facing foreclosure or eviction (or other non-housing related matters).

RHLS does provide information and assistance to individuals through special projects. To identify the best resource for your situation, review the topics below and follow the links.

Find an Attorney/Learn about Legal Resources

• find a legal aid office
• find a private attorney
• PA Law Help: online guide to legal information and legal services in Pennsylvania

Locate Affordable Rental Housing/Understand Tenant Rights

• Subsidized Apartment Search (HUD)
• Affordable Housing Locator (Pennsylvania only, through PHFA)
• Bureau of Consumer Protection, PA Attorney General’s Office: leases and security deposits including considerations before renting, what a lease should contain, advice to renters, security deposit tips, and links to the Landlord Tenant Act
• Tenant Union Representative Network – (TURN) (Philadelphia only)
• National Low Income Housing Coalition

Utility Issues

• access utility resources

Avoid Foreclosure/Homeownership Preservation

• learn about foreclosure prevention options
• Reverse Mortgages for Seniors: including a description of and requirements for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgages
• Predatory Lending: including tips for being a smart consumer

Manufactured Housing

• learn about rights and opportunities for manufactured housing community residents