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Who owns the property?
- Visit atlas.phila.gov and type in your address to obtain information about property ownership.
- The information provided may not include recent property transfers.
Does the landlord have a rental license or code violations?
- Your landlord must give you a copy of the Rental License or post it at the property when they obtain or renew the license.
- Visit li.phila.gov/property-history and type in your address to obtain information about licenses and violations.
- Rental licenses will appear under “Business Licenses” as “3202 Rental.” Click on each license number to see if the license is current.
- Code Violations will appear under “Violations.” Click on each case number to see the violations and whether they are marked complied.
- The information provided may not include recent licenses or violations.
Does my landlord have a Certificate of Rental Suitability?
- Your landlord must provide you with a Certificate of Rental Suitability (CRS) and Partners in Good Housing Handbook when you move in.
- Your landlord must provide you with a CRS within 10 days of you asking for one. You can ask every 90 days.
- Your landlord must provide you with a CRS before they bring an eviction case against you.
Are there any other resources?
- Go to atlas.phila.gov for additional information about your rental property, including zoning changes and deed transfers.
- Go to the Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff to see if your property is scheduled for a Sheriff Sale.
- Go to the Philadelphia Municipal Court docket to search for complaints filed by the owner of your property or complaints filed against the owner of your property.
