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CLE for attorneys: Section 8 and Veterans' Housing - in West Chester

  • Chester County Bar Association 15 W. Gay St., West Gay Street West Chester, PA, 19380 United States (map)

POSTPONED!

This event will be rescheduled!

WEST CHESTER - Join the Chester County Bar Association for a FREE Pro Bono CLE & reception on Section 8 & Veterans' Housing. The CLE is Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 with the CLE from 3-4 p.m., and a reception from 4-5 p.m. at the CCBA, 15 W. Gay St., West Chester, PA 19380.

Register through CCBA: https://bit.ly/CCBA-9-21-2023.

  • 1 credit, Sub.

Topics:

Basics of Section 8, the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program

  • How to apply, waitlist, voucher issuance and search period, Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTAs), inspection and lease-up.

  • How a landlord filing an eviction can affect the voucher.

  • What to do when HCV sends proposed termination of the voucher (informal hearing, regulations, right to appeal to the Court of Common Pleas.

Basics of HUD/VASH program & where they differ from Section 8

  • Path to HUD-VASH (U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development - Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) and application process, eligibility criteria, caseworker requirement.

  • Other resources for veterans.

Presenters:

  • Richard A.J. Prebil, Supervising Attorney, LASP Veterans Advocacy Project

  • Kelly Young, LASP Staff Attorney

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Later Event: September 22
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