Kelly J Gastley

June 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia has longstanding repair programs, but a common service gap hurts vulnerable homeowners: those with tangled titles do not qualify. The process of obtaining title to a family home takes months, if not years—precious time these homeowners don't have.

By Kelly J. Gastley

3 minute read

March 18, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Tangled title has gotten a lot of buzz in Philadelphia of late, and for no small reason. It is a pervasive problem that hits right at the asset that our community most needs to protect— family homes, which are the bedrock of lifting future generations out of poverty, particularly in communities of color.

By Miriam N. Jacobson and Kelly J. Gastley

9 minute read

May 29, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Imagine this. You have lived in your father's home for years, having cared for him until his death. Your father passes away, leaving you as his only heir. Because you have to temporarily relocate to another area, you ask your uncle to take care of the home. However, upon your return, you discover someone else living in your property.

By Stefanie Fleischer Seldin And Kelly J. Gastley

6 minute read