Permanent Injunction By Tenant Against Landlord In Philadelphia
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If you need help with filing your complaint, contact the Fair Housing Commission at (215) 686-4670 or fairhousingcomm@phila.
If you need help with filing your complaint, contact the Fair Housing Commission at (215) 686-4670 or fairhousingcomm@phila.
Landlord-tenant trials are heard on the 6th Floor of 1339 Chestnut Street. The courtroom, date and time will be on the complaint. Continuance requests should be made in writing at least ten (10) days before the scheduled trial. All requests should be addressed to John J.
Premises Liability Property owners could be held grossly negligent for ignoring evident hazards on their premises. For instance, if a landlord knew about a faulty staircase but didn't fix it, leading to a tenant's severe injury.
Yes, a tenant can take a landlord to court under various circumstances. Common reasons for legal action include: Breach of Lease Agreement: If a landlord fails to uphold the terms of the lease, such as not making necessary repairs or violating privacy rights, a tenant may sue for breach of contract.
Showing up with persuasive evidence that supports your story is the way to win in small claims court. For example, if you are suing your landlord to get your security deposit returned, you'll want to have a photograph of a clean and undamaged apartment and the convincing testimony of someone who helped you clean up.
While it's certainly possible that a landlord might take retaliatory action during a claim, the good news for tenants is that both state and federal laws make retaliatory conduct, including evictions, illegal.
