Evicted U. City Townhomes Tenants Aim Their Anger At Penn

University City Townhomes residents say they’re eviction is a symptom of the “Penntrification” of West Philadelphia.

Wondering why the University of Pennsylvania doesn’t intervene on their behalf. evictees of the University City Townhomes targeted their wrath at Penn’s new president, Liz Magill.

She was giving a speech to the incoming class of freshmen when she was drowned out by protesters from the housing complex.

Residents claim they’ve been trying to enlist the help of Penn’s president and have been rebuffed.


With Fewer Affordable Philly Rentals, Suburbs Get A Windfall

Apartment complexes are springing up in Ardmore and beyond.   Narberth’s once-quaint downtown now has three new apartments either completed or under construction.

Could Philadelphia’s vanishing affordable rental housing be the reason behind an explosion of apartment construction in places like Narberth, Ardmore, and elsewhere?

Suburban communities, particularly along the Main Line, are marketing themselves as slightly cheaper places to rent.  And you’re a quick Septa ride into Center City.


While Rents Continue To Rise In U.S., Philly Not Among Most Expensive

Even though Philadelphia’s rental housing crisis may make it seem like rents are out of control, not so says a national survey.

In fact, in some areas of the country, rents are starting to fall.


LA Wants Hotels To House Homeless. Are Rental Properties Next?

Hapco Philadelphia is rightly concerned about a referendum in Los Angeles calling for empty hotels to house the homeless.

It could set a dangerous precedent for rental property owners there and elsewhere.


NJ Prosecuting Rental Owners For New Ex-Con Renters Law

Rental property owners in New Jersey now have even fewer ways to control who is renting their apartments.  And they’re being prosecuted over it.

The Attorney General’s office there is now citing rental owners who violate the so-called Fair Chance in Housing Act passed by lawmakers in 2021.

It’s the first law if its kind in the country and Hapco Philadelphia is pushing to make sure a similar law is not passed in Pennsylvania.


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