Philadelphia landlord forms

Philadelphia adds its own requirements on top of Pennsylvania law. Where the two conflict, the local rule usually governs, so check both before you serve anything.

Local rules in force

  • Fair Practices Ordinance
  • Good Cause Eviction
Pay or quit
10 days
Month-to-month
30 days
Rent increase notice
30 days
Max deposit
2 months first year, 1 month after
Deposit return
30 days
Local ordinance
Yes
Philadelphia · PALocal ordinance applies

Pennsylvania rules that reach Philadelphia.

  • 10-day notice for nonpayment
  • 15-day notice for lease violations
  • Philadelphia has specific landlord-tenant code

Other Pennsylvania cities

Serving a notice in Philadelphia?

Generate it free, dated against PA rules. The paid plans keep the tenant details, write the receipts, and hold the copies you will want if this ends up contested.