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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently joined officials from the Governor’s Latino and Asian Pacific American Affairs Commissions to share information on the Emergency Rental Assistance …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) released a statement Friday on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to eliminate the only remaining protection for renters:
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead on Friday issued the following statement on the ruling from the United States Supreme Court that struck down …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), Senator Jay Costa (D–Allegheny), Senator Vincent Hughes (D–Philadelphia/Montgomery), and Senator Art Haywood (D–Philadelphia/Montgomery) this week announced their plans for legislation to keep struggling …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released an online tool to help renters and landlords impacted by the pandemic easily find and apply for payment assistance …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead is reminding Pennsylvanians of assistance available through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) that can help people who …
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Millions of people still find themselves confronting financial hardship and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those finding it challenging to keep up with timely rental payments, resources and …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has provided guidance for consumers and businesses related to the national moratorium on evictions during the pandemic, which was extended this week by …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court, a program that provides a combination of legal representation, financial assistance and social services for individuals or families facing eviction, is …
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