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Consumer Housing Unit
The Consumer Housing Unit strives to prevent foreclosures and evictions for low-income homeowners, fight against predatory lending, and assist families in preserving the integrity of their homes.
GET LEGAL HELP NOW
For help with home mortgages, sheriff sales, or tangled titles call the Save Your Home Philly Hotline at 215-334-HOME (4663) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outside of these hours, callers can leave a message and get a call back from a PLA advocate.
Or apply online at philalegal.org/apply
I'm falling behind on my mortgage
I can't keep up with my real estate taxes
I don't have the deed to my house
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Building Equity For Side Yard Caretakers
What if a person has been taking care of a home adjacent property and doesn’t know who owns it, or thinks they own it but someone else argues otherwise?
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No One's Home Should Make Them Sick
While Philadelphia has a strong legacy of homeownership across income levels, for many folks keeping up with repairs is a challenge and damage over time can have severe effects on a family's health.