For those of you whoβve ever had to deal with landlord tenant court here in Philadelphia before, you know that it can be a harrowing experience β especially if you donβt have an attorney. Hereβs a quick run down of a recent Common Pleas Court decision that may change the future of eviction proceedings.
In Pennsylvania, we theoretically have some excellent laws here to protect tenants β including the Landlord Tenant Act and the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. And in Philadelphia specifically, tenants have some additional protections due to the oft-maligned Department of Licenses and Inspections.