what to do if an act 135 is filed on your property

Act 135 was enacted to provide community members a voice in removing truly blighted properties from their communities. The Act is not intended to remove properties from owners who reside in the property and is only applicable to properties that constitute a hazard or public nuisance to neighboring properties.

An Act 135 petition is a legal filing, and if you receive notice that a petition has been filed, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.  If an Act 135 has been filed on your property, the petition will detail conditions of blight identified in bringing the suit. An attorney will address these issues and defend you against the petition.

Don't delay! You should contact a reputable, local attorney in order to address the concerns raised by the Act 135 petition. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact an agency such as Community Legal Services of Philadelphia.