The City of Philadelphia has created a mechanicism for a landlord to obtain what is called a “Certificate of Rental Suitability”. In the Certificate, the landlord, among other things, represents that the landlord is duly licensed to do business in the City, the property is zoned in such a way which allows for the landlord to lease the property to third parties, and the leased property, in the landlord’s own estimation, is in fit and habitable condition and that the landlord will continue to maintain the property in such condition for more information please visit our website[url=What licenses do I need to own a rental property in Philadelphia?] [url=philadelphia certificate of rental suitability