The Philadelphia Reentry Coalition was joined by Holly Beck from Community Legal Services, who told us about the 2021 Renters Access Act (RAA) and the new rights it created for tenants when they're searching for housing in Philadelphia.
This training covered:
The RAA's impact on people with a criminal record
Guidelines landlords should follow when they screen prospective tenants
Asking a landlord for their screening criteria
How to view an eviction record and make corrections
Supporting people with eviction records as a provider
Appealing a rejection
State level advocacy
Accessing legal support through CLS
CFPB's November 2022 Report on the Tenant Screening Industry
Renters' Access Act Know-Your-Rights Video for Tenants
TURN and Temple Law's Guide to Suing Your Landlord: Repairs, pests, and Other Issues