From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/):
HB 71 – the Accelerated Eviction bill passed out of the House Urban Affairs Committee on May 14. Please contact your state representative at https://housingalliancepa.org/take-action/#/64 today to ask him/her to oppose Accelerated Eviction when it comes to the floor.
The Accelerated Eviction Bill shortens the time period for eviction of a residential tenant from twenty one days to twelve. The Housing Alliance believes in a balance between the rights of landlords and tenants. However, without adequate time to find alternative housing, low-income Pennsylvanians and their families are more likely to face homelessness and as a result lose employment and income, or be displaced from schools and community. These costs would also likely extend to state and local governments, in the form of increased need for emergency social services, foster care services for children separated from parents due to lack of shelter, and beyond.
The Housing Alliance opposed similar legislation, HB 1875, in the previous legislative session.
The Housing Alliance appreciates your time and advocacy.
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