Article II. Objects.

The objects of this Association are as stated in its certificate of incorporation, as follows: “Holding, selling and leasing real estate.”

The aim is to improve the living conditions in the poorer residence districts of the City of Philadelphia. To accomplish this purpose the Association buys dwellings and other real estate and improves them so as to make them habitable and healthful. It endeavors thereby to improve the moral and physical condition of the tenants. It offers its services as agent to other owners of like properties. In this capacity it attends to collections, alterations and repairs, clerical and special work, general oversight, etc., and makes a fair charge for such services.