Good cause and non-renewals in Philadelphia after Nov 1, 2026
Bill 250330-AA expands Philadelphia's good cause protections so that any non-renewal of a lease requires good cause starting November 1, 2026.
What it means for landlords
- You cannot simply decline to renew. You need a qualifying reason.
- A sale to an owner-occupant can qualify with at least 60 days' notice, if the buyer moves in within 90 days of closing.
- Adverse actions within one year after a code violation is found are presumed retaliatory.
- Damages are $1,000 per violation or actual damages, treble if willful, plus fees, with a 2-year limitations period.
Where licensing fits
Any eviction still requires a valid license and a Certificate of Rental Suitability dated within 30 days of filing. Without them, good cause does not matter. Consult a landlord-tenant attorney on specific cases. For the compliance side, start here.