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
*ATTENTION*
Effective immediately and until further notice, service of all
legal papers will only be accepted on Tuesday and Thursday morning
between the hours of 9:00 am and 12:00pm by Mary C. Vasallo, Office
Administrator, Office of the General Counsel. This includes legal
papers that require personal service, including service of
summonses, complaints, petition, and subpoenas.
All questions regarding service of process should be directed to
Mary C. Vassallo, 2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134,
215-684-5780 or mary.vassallo@pha.phila.gov.
