Philadelphia landlord guides

Every requirement the City puts on a rental, in plain English — what it is, what it costs, exactly how to handle it, and what happens if you don't. Each claim traces to the Philadelphia Code or the City's own published guidance.

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The Philadelphia rental license, explained
Who needs a Philadelphia rental license, what it costs ($69/unit in 2026), how to apply in eCLIPSE, and what happens if you rent without one.
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How to Renew a Philadelphia Rental License (and What Blocks It)
How Philadelphia rental license renewal works: the three blockers (open violations, tax debt, lapsed lead certs), fees, the 60-day grace window, and Nov 2026 changes.
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Philadelphia L&I Violations: Look Them Up, Read Them, Clear Them
How Philadelphia landlords can look up L&I violations by address, read open vs. resolved status, and clear notices before they block license renewal or a CRS.
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Philadelphia Lead Paint Law for Rentals: Lead-Safe Certificate Rules
Philadelphia requires lead-safe or lead-free certification for pre-March-1978 rentals every 4 years. The steps, filing duties, penalties, and federal rules.
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Certificate of Rental Suitability in Philadelphia: What It Is & How to Get One
What Philadelphia's Certificate of Rental Suitability is, the 60-day window, the four documents you must hand your tenant, and what non-delivery costs you.
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Evicting in Philadelphia: What Landlords Must Have in Place First
Before any Philadelphia eviction filing: active rental license, current CRS, lead cert, Eviction Diversion, and good cause. What the code requires, step by step.
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Philadelphia landlord guides

The Philadelphia rental license, explained

How to Renew a Philadelphia Rental License (and What Blocks It)

Philadelphia L&I Violations: Look Them Up, Read Them, Clear Them

Philadelphia Lead Paint Law for Rentals: Lead-Safe Certificate Rules

Certificate of Rental Suitability in Philadelphia: What It Is & How to Get One

Evicting in Philadelphia: What Landlords Must Have in Place First