This week, RHLS Senior Counsel Judy Berkman spoke to Philadelphia City Council about Fraudulent Conveyance, or Deed Fraud, Deed fraud is a big problem for Philadelphia homeowners, particularly seniors. Judy…
Category: Policy
Bob Damewood Receives PLAN Excellence Award for Inclusionary Zoning Work
RHLS Staff Attorney, Bob Damewood, was honored with an Excellence Award from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) at a virtual ceremony on March 23rd (hyperlink to recording of ceremony).…
Bob Damewood advocates for a successful Pittsburgh eviction moratorium.
In a welcome move, the Pittsburgh City Council unanimously agreed to a citywide eviction moratorium that could remain in effect until the local health emergency order is lifted. The ordinance…
Policy Analyst Perspectives: Fair Housing
Vanessa Raymond-Garcia, RHLS Policy Analyst, is focusing on racial equity and its intersection with issues of housing and community development. Through the RHLS blog, Vanessa will highlight issues of critical…
Be A Gem Crossing CBA is a “Win-Win” for Community Groups & Developers
In December 2020, Independence Foundation Fellow/Staff Attorney, Justin Hollinger, and Staff Attorney, Joe Jampel, finalized a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for the development of North10 Philadelphia's Be A Gem Crossing…