Plain-language explainers on the public records behind every Philadelphia rental — and the rights that go with them.
Every Philadelphia rental needs an active license — and an expired one changes what your landlord can legally collect. Here's how to check any address in under a minute.
Published August 1, 2026How to pull the L&I violation history for any Philadelphia property, what OPEN and COMPLIED really mean, and how to verify what you find against the City's own record.
Published August 1, 2026If your landlord's rental license is expired or missing, Philadelphia law limits their right to collect rent or evict for nonpayment. What the law says — and what not to do.
Published August 1, 2026How 4philly.net turns three scattered city systems — L&I violations, rental licenses, 311 complaints — into one free landlord check.
Published July 25, 2026