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City of Philadelphia - Right to Counsel

1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Eligibility

Residents of ZIP codes 19121, 19134, 19139, and 19144 whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level

Hours

Community Legal Services Drop-in Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-free-legal-help-to-avoid-eviction/

Application process

Call the Philly Tenant Hotline or visit Community Legal Services at 1424 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19102, to be screened.

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

19121
19134
19139
19144

Description

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, and PHA housing subsidy termination proceedings. Under these circumstances, Right to Counsel is available for judicial proceedings, such as those in Municipal Court; and administrative proceedings, such as those held by the Fair Housing Commission.

Providing organization

City of Philadelphia

Provides various municipal programs and services associated with the City of Philadelphia.