February 21, 2012: Landlords and Property Neglect


Members of the House Democratic Policy Committee gather for a public hearing in Philadelphia regarding absentee landlords.

Members of the House Democratic Policy Committee gather for a public hearing in Philadelphia regarding absentee landlords.

Local government officials and experts offer testimony to frame the issue of absentee landlords in the Commonwealth.

Local government officials and experts offer testimony to frame the issue of absentee landlords in the Commonwealth.


Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila. (right) served as the public hearing’s co-chair.

Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila. (right) served as the public hearing’s co-chair.

Legislators from across Pennsylvania serve on House Democratic Policy Committee which aims to investigate issues of statewide interest and local importance.

Legislators from across Pennsylvania serve on House Democratic Policy Committee which aims to investigate issues of statewide interest and local importance.