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LASP's Bristol office coordinates all-out
eviction prevention effort in Bucks County
Bristol Managing Attorney Joshua
Goldblum estimates that LASP has
represented more than 100 Bucks
County renters at eviction hearings
since Gov. Wolf's moratorium ended
Aug. 31, and the cases are continuing
to come in. LASP's entire Bristol office,
together with LASP CARES Attorney
Fellows, LASP interns and community
volunteers, have been engaged in the
effort since landlord-tenant hearings
resumed in September.
Goldblum observed that the eviction
crisis is going to worsen in Bucks
County and beyond. He pointed to the
Oct. 22 Spotlight PA story by Charlotte
Keith. The story, which can be found at
the Spotlight PA website, states, " While
moratoriums delay eviction filings,
relief programs directly provide aid to
help keep tenants in their homes. An
estimated 15% of Pennsylvania renters
will face eviction in January 2021,
according to a study of census data

LASP CARES Attorney Fellows Devyne Byrd (left), Maddie McCleary (center), and
Michael Chiacchio (right).
commissioned by the National Council
of State Housing Agencies. "

is the main contact for Bucks County
residents who need rental assistance.

In addition to providing free legal
representation at hearings, LASP's effort
also includes making sure that clients
know about rental assistance funding
available in Bucks County. The goal
is to keep clients in their apartments
once the Centers for Disease Control
moratorium ends Dec. 31. Bucks
County Housing Link (800-810-4434)

Michael Chiacchio and Kate Roth,
both CARES Attorney Fellows based
in Bristol, have helped to coordinate
LASP's county-wide effort, which is
separate from the pro bono initiative in
the Morrisville magisterial district court.
If you have questions or require
assistance, do not wait to contact Bucks
County Housing Link. 

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