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Search a name or address for L&I violations, 311 requests, building permits, unpaid taxes, and more!

Landlord-Tenant Resources

A free tool from the City of Philadelphia to display property assessments, deeds, zoning info, and nearby public service requests!

L&I Codes

Construction codes for Philadelphia

Request A Home Inspection

File a Small Claims Case

For breach of contract and negligance claims (up to $12,000)

Search For Past Lawsuits

File a Landlord-Tenant Case

Sue for a security deposit, evict a tenant, or sue a tenant for repairs

One central application for help from over twenty five legal services organizations that assist low-income tenants

Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities

PA Housing Search.com

A free site to find or list a home for rent with special search tools for Section 8, ADA, and veterans.

Residential Real Estate News

Philly Tenant.org

FAQs and step-by-step guides for many common tenant issues

Tenant Union Representative Network

File A Housing Compliant

Unwaivable Tenant Rights

Senior LAW Center

Legal assistance for low-income tenants

The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter

An interactive version organized by title and chapter, and allows for searching the code

The Health, Education and Legal assistance Project: A Medical-Legal Partnership

Free civil legal services to individuals in order to improve their overall health and well-being

Self-help articles for landlords and tenants written by various law firms

Free online application for the certificate needed by landlords to rent a property to tenants

Project and policy solutions for landlords and developers creating affordable housing

Pennsylvania Utility Law Project

Utility bill assistance for low-income tenants

Housing options and home repair assistance for senior citizens

The tax on the business, trade or other commercial use and occupancy of real estate

Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Plan

Mandatory for all commercial properties receiving private or city waste collection

EZ Permits

Home alterations where an application isn't required: decks, porches, pools, demolition, roofing, etc.

Landlord Forms and Resources

Philadelphia’s largest association of landlords. It advocates for private rights, equitable tenant-landlord legislation, education and positive management practices.

Landlord Cooperation Program

Get notified by PGW about shut-offs, collections, and service requests at your properties.

The license required of any entity that rents any type of housing unit

Landlord Essentials

Rental Marketing Tips and Resources

Real Estate News

Tenant Screening

Neighborhood Guide & Tips

News and Listings

Housing Cases, Projects, and News

Housing & Real Estate News

Landlord-Tenant FAQ & Real Estate Laws

License needed to conduct business within Philadelphia and must be obtained prior to applying for any other business license

Landlord assistance service for evictions, back rent collection, judgements, etc.

Philly Neighborhoods News

Vacant Lots for Community Spaces

Neighborhood Rent Averages

Landlord tools to collect rent online, screen tenants, handle maintenance requests, and more.

Whose Your Landlord

Neighborhood insights, landlord reviews, and rental listings