Housing

A forthcoming legislative package is designed to make lockouts safer and more predictable for tenants.

The typical home sale cycle is completely disrupted and there’s a clog in the market dynamics, Delaware Valley realtors say.

A recent building boom has made this a big issue in Philadelphia, where hundreds have dealt with “construction destruction.”

The city received nearly 20,000 “First Level Reviews” following a three-year pause in assessments that led to widespread sticker shock

For the program to return this year, Murphy set aside more than $2 billion in the 2024 state budget that took effect July 1.

During a committee hearing, lawmakers looked for potential ways to improve the city’s Landlord and Tenant Office.

Under city law, property owners can’t refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because they participate in a housing assistance program.

The northern Delaware county cut vacant properties 53% since 2017 through the Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative.

The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.

The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.

The latest proposal would bring retail and residential action to the North Philly rail stop.

The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.

Many are still struggling with repairs and others have reported break-ins. Civic association leaders say the city has provided little coordinated response.

The state is looking for potential sources of combustible natural gas such as landfills, sewer lines, wells, pipelines and coal mines.

The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.