As we at Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) take the opportunity of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to reflect on the history of civil rights in our country, we consider…
Category: Policy
More Pennsylvanians Entering Winter Without Heat this Year
On December 22nd, The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released the results of its annual Cold Weather Survey. The report indicates that 23,213 households will enter the winter without heat, a 4,000…
Section 3 Certification Program Volunteer Brings Unique Perspective
The RHLS Section 3 Certification program is getting some help from a friend. Sandy Rosenberg, an attorney from Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, is generously volunteering her time and energy to support…
Conservatorship to Get Major Upgrade in December
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania provided information on "A New and Improved Conservatorship" on their blog on Friday, October 24th. Click here to view the original post. Judy Berkman, Managing Attorney…
Key Changes to PA Utility Protections to Take Effect Dec. 21st
Governor Corbett approved key changes last week to Pennsylvania's Chapter 14, which regulates residential customer billing, collection, and termination procedures for utility services. These changes will take effect on December…