Author: Shira Holtz

Shira Holtz ‘24 is a double major in theatre and media & communication from White Plains, NY. On campus she is involved with orientation staff, theatre and dance productions, religious life, and community service organizations. When working in journalism she aims to write pieces that help others, especially those who lack the resource of time to gather information for themselves.

When landlords neglect their properties, how can we hold them accountable?

By Shira Holtz The Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (Act 90) was passed by the state of Pennsylvania in 2010 to crack down on neglectful landlords and properties that are unsafe or against code. It gives cities the ability to deny certain permits to landlords if they own a property with serious code violations […]

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