Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania landlord software
Manage your Philadelphia rentals with confidence.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Philadelphia rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to Pennsylvania jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
Start free · Pennsylvania rules and sources
Renting in Philadelphia
Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: Center City, University City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philly, Manayunk.
Get the rental licence before the first tenant moves in
Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections issues the Rental Licence covering dwelling, rooming and sleeping units, and it has to be renewed every year. Renewal depends on the owner being current on City taxes and having no outstanding L&I violations, so an unresolved violation can quietly block the renewal rather than announcing itself. Keep the licence number, the tax clearance and any open violation alongside the property record, not in somebody's inbox.
Local sources
Checked 2026-09-08. Confirm the current requirements for your address with the responsible authority.
- Get a Rental License — City of Philadelphia
- Rental License FAQ — Department of Licenses and Inspections
Pennsylvania rules that apply in Philadelphia
- Security deposit limit
- 2 months' rent in year 1; 1 month after; no increase after 5 years
- Deposit return / claim rule
- 30 days
- Deposit interest
- Deposits over $100 in escrow from year 3; interest paid less 1% fee
- Notice before entry
- No state statute; the lease controls entry
- Ending a month-to-month
- 15 days if term under 1 year; 30 days if 1 year or more (250.501)
- Notice before a rent increase
- No state statute; check the lease and local ordinances
- Late fees
- No statutory cap; fee must be reasonable and stated in the lease
- Rent control
- No statewide rent control; local ordinances allowed, so check the city
General information from Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, 68 P.S. 250.101 et seq., last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Pennsylvania guide.
What RentMouse does for Philadelphia landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.
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