Philly advances stricter training for eviction contractors
The bill was introduced following a string of violent incidents involving deputy landlord-tenant officers last year.
Source: whyy.org
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Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts
City Councilmember Kendra Brooks will introduce legislation on Thursday requiring private security contractors with the Landlord and Tenant Office to be licensed by the city.
Source: phillytrib.com
Sheriff proposes takeover of apartment evictions to House committee
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and her staff testified that they could better handle evictions of apartment residents currently under the jurisdiction of the citys Landlord Tenant Office last week.
Source: phillytrib.com
Activist protest outside Philadelphia's Landlord Tenant Office following shootings
The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.
Source: whyy.org