Pennsylvania Real Estate & Landlord Tenant Law

City Planning Commission City of Philadelphia
The City Planning Commission (PCPC) oversees the physical development plan of the city, zoning ordinances, maps, and amendments, streets and land subdivisions, recommendations to the City Council related to zoning and development legislation, and more.

Department of Licenses and Inspections City of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections helps people comply with building safety standards and other code requirements. Property owners, landlords, tenants, and other members of the public are served by the department. You can view the complete listing of applicable Philadelphia codes here.  

Department of Records City of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Records manages city records and provides access to the public. Record or get a copy (including via PhilaDox) of a deed, mortgage, or other real estate documents.  

Office of Property Assessment City of Philadelphia 
The Office of Property Assessment (OPA) determines what every piece of property within Philadelphia is worth. It also handles abatement and exemption programs. 

Philadelphia Courts Forms Center: Court of Common Pleas - Trial Division Civil 
PDF documents related to foreclosure and sheriff's sales can be found under several subcategories, including:

• Motions and Petitions Filing Forms (e.g., "Petition to Postpone Sheriff's Sale")
• Information, Guides and Publications (e.g., "Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Pilot Program Materials")
• Sheriff's Office Forms (e.g., "Property Claim Notice")

Property, Lots & Housing City of Philadelphia 
Provides links to information regarding permits, licenses, property taxes, real estate records, tenants' rights, zoning, and more.

Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program Philadelphia Courts
Designed to prevent residential owner-occupied homes from proceeding to Sheriff’s Sale and to help homeowners stay in their homes. Homeowners must contact: Save Your Home Philly Hotline at 215-334-HOME (215-334-4663).

Zoning, Planning, & Development City of Philadelphia 
Includes interactive maps and information about City zoning regulations, city building codes, location and zoning information, zoning permits, and information on Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) appeals and hearings. 

For forms and additional information see our Self-Help: Landlord Tenant guide.