Rent increase rules in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has no statewide cap and Philadelphia has no local cap. The city's Good Cause eviction protections apply, and 30-day notice is standard for month-to-month.
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State rules that apply in Philadelphia
No statewide rent cap. Notice requirements depend on the lease — 30 days is standard for month-to-month. Required notice: 30 days.
Local resource
Philadelphia Tenant Union (opens in new tab)
State source
68 Pa.C.S. §250 (opens in new tab)
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