Connecting Homeowners with Legal Services
Homeowners in the City of Pittsburgh who earn less than 80% of the area median income qualify for free legal services through the Housing Opportunity Fund. If you are dealing with potential foreclosure, a tangled title or complicated estate planning, you can get help by clicking the button below. Fill out the form, and we’ll connect you to one of our legal partners.
The legal system is complex and hard to navigate. Paperwork for court filings can take hours and rack up significant fees. Free legal services provided by our legal partners can help you keep your home and stay in it for longer, while getting professional help with the complicated and expensive legal processes.
Our partners at Willissae's Agency for Vision and Empowerment, Neighborhood Legal Services, Catapult Greater Pittsburgh, and Morant Law are ready to help homeowners with the following services:
Foreclosure Prevention Services
If you are a homeowner who is behind on your mortgage or at risk of foreclosure, our legal partners can guide you through the complex process and prepare you for the future. Falling behind on payments will catch up to you quickly, so reach out as soon as possible to get ahead.
Tangled Title Services
Is the deed to your property in your name? If not, you may have a headache coming your way. Everything from property taxes to homeowner’s insurance is affected by the deed to your property. Our legal providers can give advice and clear up any issues with the title to your property.
Did you know you can use the Allegheny County Real Estate Record Search for free? Learn who owns a property by searching for the address.
Estate Planning Services
Owning a home can create generational wealth, only if you are prepared to keep it for generations. Estate planning will make it clear who is responsible for your home if you can no longer care for it, and it will help prevent any tangled title issues that could cause problems for the next generation. It’s never too early to plan for the future, and a lawyer will make the process easier for everyone.
If you are a tenant in search of eviction prevention or other legal services, please reach out to the following organizations for help:
- Neighborhood Legal Services at +1(866) 761-6572
- Just Mediation Pittsburgh at (412) 228-0730 or online
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