Fitler Square: Philadelphia’s Hidden Gem for Rental Property Investors
Fitler Square sits right next to Rittenhouse Square but stays off most investors’ radar. Here’s why my property management company loves managing rentals there.
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Why I Just Fired an Owner Who Sent Her Attorney After Us
We just terminated an owner who sent her attorney after us with threats and demands. Here’s why property managers fire hostile owners fast — and what you should do instead.
Rental Property Paint Colors: Document Them and Save Thousands
Documenting your rental property paint colors takes one minute and saves thousands on touch-ups and repaints. Here’s why every landlord should be doing it.
What Can You Charge a Tenant’s Security Deposit For in Philly?
Tenants leave trash on the sidewalk and windows wide open at move-out. Here’s what a Philadelphia landlord can actually charge a security deposit for — and what you can’t.
Philadelphia Rental Occupancy Limits: How Many Tenants Can Legally Live in Your Unit?
Philadelphia occupancy limits explained: how many tenants can legally live in your rental, egress rules for basements, and how to avoid fair housing complaints.
Philadelphia Late Rent Fees: What Landlords Can Legally Charge in 2025
Philadelphia caps late rent fees at 5% of monthly rent — and requires a grace period first. Here’s exactly what you can legally charge and how to enforce it.
Breaking a Lease in Pennsylvania: A Landlord’s 2025 Guide
A Philadelphia landlord’s 2025 guide to early lease termination in PA — when tenants can legally walk, when they still owe you, and how to protect yourself.
Is Zillow’s Rent Estimate Accurate? A Philly Landlord’s Honest Take
Zillow’s rent estimate is off by $100–$300/month on most Philly rentals. Here’s how accurate it really is — and how to actually price your property.
Philadelphia Rental License Penalties: What Happens If You Skip It
Renting without a Philadelphia rental license can cost you $300/day in fines — or triple every rent dollar you’ve ever collected. Here’s what actually happens.
What Happens to the Tenant When a Rental Property Is Sold?
A tenant asked what happens to her lease now that her rental property has been sold. Here’s exactly what the new owner can — and can’t — do.
