Today, the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project and Community Legal Services released a report that reveals that Black and Latinx households in Pennsylvania are more likely to experience unaffordable utility costs…
Category: Policy
Judy Berkman’s Testifies to City Council on Deed Fraud
This week, RHLS Senior Counsel Judy Berkman spoke to Philadelphia City Council about Fraudulent Conveyance, or Deed Fraud, Deed fraud is a big problem for Philadelphia homeowners, particularly seniors. Judy…
Bob Damewood Receives PLAN Excellence Award for Inclusionary Zoning Work
RHLS Staff Attorney, Bob Damewood, was honored with an Excellence Award from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) at a virtual ceremony on March 23rd (hyperlink to recording of ceremony).…
Bob Damewood advocates for a successful Pittsburgh eviction moratorium.
In a welcome move, the Pittsburgh City Council unanimously agreed to a citywide eviction moratorium that could remain in effect until the local health emergency order is lifted. The ordinance…
Policy Analyst Perspectives: Fair Housing
Vanessa Raymond-Garcia, RHLS Policy Analyst, is focusing on racial equity and its intersection with issues of housing and community development. Through the RHLS blog, Vanessa will highlight issues of critical…