Pittsburgh Landlord Software
From Lawrenceville rehabs to Oakland student housing, RentMouse keeps Pittsburgh landlords compliant with rental registration, certificate-of-occupancy renewals, and lead-safe documentation while automating rent collection.
Pittsburgh Rental Market Overview
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Pittsburgh requires landlords to register rentals with the Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections (PLI), provide rental permits on-site, and maintain occupancy inspection records. RentMouse keeps every document organized by property.
Source: RentCafe 2024, City of Pittsburgh PLI
Stay Ahead of Pittsburgh Requirements
Residential Rental Registration
Register each rental unit with PLI, pay annual fees, and display the certificate at the property. RentMouse tracks deadlines and stores proof of payment.
Certificate of Occupancy & Annual Inspections
Schedule inspections, log violations, and assign maintenance tasks to close out correction notices before fines accrue.
Lead-Safe Certification (Pre-1978)
Upload clearance reports, lead disclosures, and tenant acknowledgments to stay compliant with Allegheny County health requirements.
Security Deposit Escrow & Interest
Pennsylvania law requires escrowed deposits and 30-day return timelines. Automate reminders, mail receipts, and refund tracking.
2-Unit Owner-Occupied Exemptions
Document exemption status for duplexes with owner occupancy and keep supporting paperwork attached to each asset.
Student Housing Occupancy Limits
Track maximum occupants per lease and store affidavits for Oakland and South Side student rentals.
Popular Pittsburgh Neighborhoods
Downtown/Golden Triangle
Avg. Rent: $1,900
Lawrenceville
Avg. Rent: $1,850
Shadyside
Avg. Rent: $1,950
Oakland
Avg. Rent: $1,700
South Side Flats
Avg. Rent: $1,600
Bloomfield
Avg. Rent: $1,550
"PLI notices used to catch me off guard. RentMouse tells me when registrations or inspections are due and keeps every letter attached to the right building."— Trevor L., Pittsburgh Portfolio Owner (28 Units)
Features Pittsburgh Landlords Use Daily
Online Rent Collection
Offer ACH, card, and autopay options with automatic 5-day grace period tracking.
Tenant Screening
Credit, eviction, and criminal reports with Fair Housing prompts for college rentals.
Registration & Inspection Tracker
View every PLI license, inspection date, and open correction across your portfolio.
PA Lease Templates
Generate leases with Pittsburgh-specific disclosures, lead forms, and notice clauses.
Start Managing Pittsburgh Rentals Today
Automate rent collection, inspections, and compliance workflows for every Allegheny County property. Free for your first unit.