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Pennsylvania landlord deadline calendar for 2027
Every dated deadline in 2027 from the verified federal, Pennsylvania and local rules on this site, grouped by month. Each item shows who it applies to, its official source, the date it was last verified and our confidence. Dates we move for weekends or holidays, or roll forward from a yearly pattern, are labeled as computed. Rules not yet verified are left out.
Federal and Pennsylvania statewide dates
January 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #4 due January 15 (for the previous tax year) Computed date
Computed: January 15, 2027 is a Friday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
February 2027
- File and furnish Form 1099-NEC for 2026 contractor payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
- Furnish Form 1099-MISC to recipients for 2026 rents and other payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
March 2027
- File Form 1099-MISC with the IRS for 2026 payments (February 28 on paper, March 31 if e-filed) Computed date
Computed: February 28, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, March 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
April 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #1 due April 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly April 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists April 15, 2026. April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
- Report rental income/expenses on Schedule E with Form 1040 Computed date
Computed: April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If day 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.
June 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #2 due June 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly June 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists June 15, 2026. June 15, 2027 is a Tuesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
September 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #3 due September 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly September 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists September 15, 2026. September 15, 2027 is a Wednesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
Local dates in Pennsylvania
These apply only to rentals in the place named, in addition to the dates above. A city or county rule can replace a statewide rule; see each place's page.
Philadelphia
Deadlines that depend on your own dates or events
These rules have no fixed calendar date: they count from a lease date, a move-out, a license date or an event. The calendar builder dates them for your rental.
Federal and Pennsylvania statewide
- Signed lead disclosure attachment with lease; keep for 3 years: Keep the signed disclosure for at least 3 years from the lease start; the date shown is the earliest you may discard it
- Return deposit (plus interest) with written damage list within 30 days: Within 30 days after move-out
- Pay deposit interest annually on lease anniversary starting after the 2nd anniversary: Each year on the lease anniversary, starting after the 2nd anniversary
- Notice to quit at end of term: 15 days (lease 1 year or less/indeterminate) or 30 days (lease over 1 year): At least 15 days before the lease ends (15 days for lease term 1 year or less / month-to-month; 30 days for lease term over 1 year)
- Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet before lease signing (pre-1978 housing): Before the tenant is obligated under the lease (before signing / before accepting an offer to lease)
- Written notice of bank name/address and amount when deposits over $100 are escrowed: When the deposit is placed in the escrow account
- CO alarms in rental multifamily dwellings (3+ households) with fossil-fuel appliances, fireplace or attached garage: Before each new occupancy: replace missing/inoperable alarms and ensure batteries work
- Unpaid rent: a notice to quit giving 10 days to leave (the lease can shorten or waive it): The notice to quit for unpaid rent must give the tenant 10 days from service to leave, unless the lease provides otherwise
Philadelphia
- Certificate of Rental Suitability for each new lease or renewal (issued within 60 days before lease start): Get the certificate within the 60 days before the lease starts (not earlier); the date shown is when that window opens
- Documents for each new tenant: Partners in Good Housing booklet, bed bug notice, smoking policy (3+ units): When the lease starts
- Rent increase at the end of a tenancy: written notice 60 days ahead (tenancy of 1 year or more) or 30 days (under 1 year): At least 60 days before the rent increase takes effect (60 days for lease term 1 year or more; 30 days for lease term less than 1 year)
- Good cause needed to end or not renew a lease: written notice with the reason 60 days before the lease ends (30 days for tenancies under one year): At least 60 days before the lease ends (60 days for lease term 1 year or more; 30 days for lease term less than 1 year)
- Rental License: renew annually: Every year from the license expiration
- Lead Safe (or Lead Free) certification before lease and for license; Lead Safe based on inspection no older than 4 years: Every 4 years from the last lead inspection; also: before each new lease and each license renewal
- Notice of Rights for Tenants at least 30 days before any eviction step: At least 30 days before taking any step toward eviction
Your dates
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