Philly Eviction News and Advocacy Tips: Right To Counsel Expands to Zip Code 19132

The City adds 19132 to Right To Counsel and other Eviction Diversion programs

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Last week, GPASS/NAC sent an email blast announcing that The City of Philadelphia added zip code 19132 to their Right To Counsel program and Eviction Diversion Program.

The City’s Right to Counsel website says:

“Right to Counsel provides free access to a lawyer. There is no cost for exercising this right. “

Philadelphia’s Right to Counsel law guarantees free legal representation to eligible low-income renters. Eligible renters have a Right to Counsel when they face:

• Eviction proceedings.
• Lease or other tenancy termination proceedings.
• PHA housing subsidy termination proceedings.

Under these circumstances, Right to Counsel is available for:

• Judicial proceedings, such as those in Municipal Court.
• Administrative proceedings, such as those held by the Fair Housing Commission.