StayTenant

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About StayTenant

StayTenant is a free tool for people who rent in Philadelphia. It is for renters who got a notice from their landlord after they complained about the home. It works in English and Spanish.

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What StayTenant does

Some renters get a notice soon after they ask for repairs or call the City. StayTenant helps them see their dates and their records in one place.

You can also check an address without a notice date. Then you see the City records, but no countdown.

Who makes it

StayTenant is made by the StayTenant project. It is not a City office, and it is not part of the courts.

What it is not

How we check the rules

Every rule the tool uses, such as a deadline or a phone number, lives in one file. Each rule names its source and the date it was last checked. It also says whether it has been verified.

"Not yet verified" means the rule came from a public source, but a lawyer has not confirmed it yet. We are checking each rule with legal partners. Until every rule is verified, each page shows a note that says so. The sources for this page are listed at the bottom.

How to get help

For free help with your rights, call the Philly Tenant Hotline at 267-443-2500. To challenge a notice that may be payback for a complaint, you can contact the Fair Housing Commission at (215) 686-4670. It is a free City office.

Report a mistake

If you find a mistake, like a wrong date, number or link, please tell us at hello@staytenant.com. Please do not send your address, your notice or other private details.

Common questions

Is StayTenant free?

Yes. It is free to use. There are no accounts and no ads.

Is StayTenant legal advice?

No. It shows public City records and general information. For advice about your case, talk to a tenant lawyer or call the Philly Tenant Hotline at 267-443-2500.

Who is StayTenant for?

It is for people who rent in Philadelphia, mainly those who got a notice after they complained. Anyone can use it to see the City records for a rental address.

Where to get help

Call the Philly Tenant Hotline267-443-2500

Fair Housing Commission

The Fair Housing Commission is a City office. It hears tenant complaints about unfair rental practices, like a notice that may be payback for a complaint.

To file, fill out the Commission's intake form. You can mail, email, or fax it, or bring it in. It is free.

Open the intake form

Before you file, call to confirm the steps.

Sources

We are still checking the rules in this tool with legal partners. Each rule below shows where it came from and whether it has been verified. Some details may change. Call the Philly Tenant Hotline to confirm.