The primary purpose of the Office of the General Counsel is to
ensure that the Philadelphia Housing Authority receives the highest
standard of legal representation. The General Counsel serves as the
chief legal advisor to the Board of Commissioners, the
President & CEO, and all Department Directors on all legal
matters involving or relating to PHA, including litigation, public
housing law, Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), HUD rules and
regulations, landlord and tenant issues, real estate,
redevelopment, contracts and procurement, personnel, employment,
labor relations, relevant local and federal statutes, inter-agency
issues and other administrative functions. The General Counsel
operates under the general administrative direction of the
President & CEO with a reporting relationship to the Board of
Commissioners.
Grievance Hearings
Learn more about PHA's Grievance
Procedures for public housing residents here. If you have
questions about lease enforcement or grievance hearings, please
call:
- Grievance Hearing Coordinator - 215-684-1383
- Grievance Hearing Room - 215-684-5942
