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How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Philadelphia?
Short answer
At a glance: 30 days (lease term less than 1 year); 60 days (lease term 1 year or more)
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)
Notice: 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)
Unless the lease gives more time, tell the tenant in writing about a rent increase at the end of a tenancy at least 60 days before it takes effect for a tenancy of one year or more, or at least 30 days for a tenancy under one year. The notice must state the amount of the increase, the effective date and the new payment, and go by hand delivery or first-class mail with proof of mailing. This does not apply to property under HUD jurisdiction.
"At least 60 days prior to the effective date of a rent increase where a residential tenancy is one year or more, and at least 30 days prior to the effective date of a rent increase where a residential tenancy is less than one year, the landlord shall notify the tenant of the following: ... (iii) the new payment amount." codelibrary.amlegal.com
"This subsection (11) shall not apply to any property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing and Urban Development." codelibrary.amlegal.com
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) Verified
Deadline: 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)
Unless the lease gives more time, tell the tenant in writing about a rent increase at the end of a tenancy at least 60 days before it takes effect for a tenancy of one year or more, or at least 30 days for a tenancy under one year. The notice must state the amount of the increase, the effective date and the new payment, and go by hand delivery or first-class mail with proof of mailing. This does not apply to property under HUD jurisdiction.
"At least 60 days prior to the effective date of a rent increase where a residential tenancy is one year or more, and at least 30 days prior to the effective date of a rent increase where a residential tenancy is less than one year, the landlord shall notify the tenant of the following: ... (iii) the new payment amount." codelibrary.amlegal.com
"This subsection (11) shall not apply to any property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing and Urban Development." codelibrary.amlegal.com
Notes: Philadelphia Code 9-804(11)(a), (c) (codelibrary.amlegal.com, the City's official code publisher). Applies to leases executed or renewed after the subsection took effect.
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