Pennsylvania SB670 establishes public housing safety committees, modifies tenant and landlord requirements, and mandates background checks for.

Pennsylvania SB670 amends the Housing Authorities Law to create public housing safety committees in cities of the first class. These committees, consisting of the Executive Director of the Authority, the District Attorney, and the President Judge, review tenant and landlord applications. The bill requires landlords in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to undergo background checks for adult household members. The committees must ensure compliance with federal law and evaluate applicants based on criminal history, focusing on threats to health, safety, and peaceful enjoyment.

Pennsylvania SB670 establishes public housing safety committees, modifies tenant and landlord requirements, and mandates background checks for.

Pennsylvania SB670 amends the Housing Authorities Law to create public housing safety committees in cities of the first class. These committees, consisting of the Executive Director of the Authority, the District Attorney, and the President Judge, review tenant and landlord applications. The bill requires landlords in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to undergo background checks for adult household members. The committees must ensure compliance with federal law and evaluate applicants based on criminal history, focusing on threats to health, safety, and peaceful enjoyment.