Resource Library

NPLS offers several self-help handbooks and videos on various topics. Disclaimer: Please make sure Adobe Acrobat 9 or higher is installed on your device. To download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the following link: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

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Luzerne County Custody video

Video

Custody video for Luzerne County.

Lycoming County Custody video

Video

Custody video for Lycoming County.

Employment Handbook

Handbook
What you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment.
 

Hoarding Handbook

Handbook

Legal help is available for people who struggle with hoarding, clutter, and home maintenance problems.

Bed Bugs Handbook

Handbook

Tenants' rights in dealing with bed bugs.

Family Law Handbook in Spanish

Handbook
This handbook provides useful information about common Family Law issues. If you need Family Law help, this handbook has good suggestions about some of the most common areas of Family Law.

Family Law Handbook

Handbook
This handbook provides useful information about common Family Law issues. If you need Family Law help, this handbook has good suggestions about some of the most common areas of Family Law.

Defending a Lawsuit in Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas

Handbook

The county deputy sheriff has left papers with you or an adult in your home that seem to say you have been sued in the Court of Common Pleas. NOW, WHAT DO YOU DO?

How To Appeal From Magisterial District Court

Handbook

A handbook for people who have lost a case in Magisterial District Court. You have a right to file an appeal to he local Common Pleas Court of your county.

Renting an Apartment

Video

Renting an Apartment addresses many practical issues tenants and landlords should consider before entering into a lease agreement. Of particular interest to landlords is an extensive panel discussion on discriminatory advertising and rental practices.

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Featured Resources

Landlord-Tenant Handbook - Spanish version (Handbook)
Landlord-Tenant Handbook - English version (Handbook)
Resource Guide for Veterans in the Lehigh Valley (How-To Guide)
Bed Bugs Handbook (Handbook)
Family Law Handbook (Handbook)