“Many tenants appear to be gaming the system,” said the solicitor for the McKeesport Housing Authority, “as the number of tenants filing late appeals and other delay-type motions to the Court of Common Pleas have increased dramatically in the past two years.” Local housing advocates, though, urge inexpensive mediation before court filings.
Kate Giammarise
Kate Giammarise is a reporter covering the impact of COVID-19 on the economy for WESA, and can be reached at kgiammarise@wesa.fm or 412-697-2953.
