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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill that would require landlords to disclose parking availability and fees upfront, aiming to prevent renters from facing unexpected costs after …
Hidden Parking Fees Targeted in Unanimous House Vote Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Pottstown officials are weighing their next legal steps after a recent Commonwealth Court ruling reshaped how the borough may conduct routine rental inspections, a decision local leaders …
Court Ruling Shakes Rental Inspections, But Pottstown Vows Safety Stays Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Home365, LLC, a Las Vegas-based property management company, has reached a $45,000 settlement with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office following allegations of failing to adequately address tenant …
Home365 Slammed for Tenant Neglect: $45K Settlement Brings Justice for Pennsylvania Renters Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Fayette County Court of Common Pleas ruling has determined that a father-son landlord team operating in western Pennsylvania violated state law in connection with “rent-to-own” contracts …
Father-Son Landlords Accused of Exploiting Tenants in Disturbing Rent-to-Own Scandal Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a settlement with Rodney Hendricks, a State College landlord operating as Hendricks Investments, following allegations of illegal security deposit deductions and …
Landlord Settles Lawsuit Over Tenant Abuses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Faced with soaring rates of evictions and persistent housing instability, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has stepped up with a $40 million investment to …
HUD Takes Bold Action with $40M Eviction Prevention Effort to Protect Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed three pivotal bills into law on Wednesday, bringing significant changes to tenant rights, the compensation framework for township supervisors, and setting the state’s …
Governor Shapiro Enacts New Legislation Reforming Tenant Rights, Township Supervisor Compensation, and State Capital Budget Read More