Membership Pricing Update
We’re grateful to all our members for supporting Hapco Philadelphia. Your support helps us provide resources, advocacy, and services that strengthen Philadelphia’s rental property community.
For many years, we were able to keep membership fees low because a significant portion of our revenue came from our eviction service. That revenue has decreased, and it no longer offsets operating costs the way it once did. To continue offering the services our members rely on, the annual membership fee will increase from $175 to $190, effective January 1, 2026. Members who wish to renew at the current rate may do so before December 31, 2025.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. For questions, contact us at 215-684-1684 or hapcooffice@hapcophiladelphia.com.
New Philadelphia Move In Affordability Law Now in Effect
As of December 2, 2025, Philadelphia limits rental application fees to $50 or the landlord’s actual cost and requires landlords with three or more units to let tenants pay security deposits above one month’s rent in three equal monthly installments. Landlords may charge only one application fee per tenant, even if they apply to multiple units.
Access the L&I Educational Session Presentation
Thank you to everyone who attended the Hapco Philadelphia and L&I Session. If you were not able to attend, or if you would like to review the information again, the full PowerPoint presentation from the session is now available.
Click here to view the presentation.
Rocky Start for Market Street East Reinvention
A new partnership between Comcast and Philadelphia 76ers plans to demolish buildings on the 1000-block of Market Street despite no immediate reconstruction plans, drawing criticism over lack of transparency and risk of creating more vacant lots
Corporate Investors Buying One in Four Philadelphia Homes
A recent study finds that corporate buyers accounted for about 25% of all one- to four-unit home sales in Philadelphia between 2017 and 2022—raising concerns about competition with individual homebuyers, higher eviction rates, and community impact.
Important Updates for Philadelphia Landlords: Philadelphia Security Deposit Addendum
Starting December 3rd, all Philadelphia leases where the landlord collects more than one month’s rent as a security deposit should include the Philadelphia Security Deposit Addendum. Make sure your leases are updated to include this addendum.
Partners in Good Housing Brochure
The Partners in Good Housing Brochure will soon be updated to include voter registration information. Once the new brochure is available, all landlords will need to use it with tenants.
Leases for Properties Outside Philadelphia
Plaintiffs outside of Philadelphia have been forum shopping for personal injury cases. Even if the property is located outside Philadelphia, if the landlord has any nexus to the city, plaintiffs may bring the case in Philadelphia in hopes of a larger jury verdict. To help prevent this, landlords outside of Philadelphia should consider including the following clause in all leases:
Venue-Selection: Both parties agree that any and all future lawsuits initiated by either the Resident or Owner, including those involving claims of negligence, must be filed in the county where the property is located.
PHILADELPHIA SECURITY DEPOSIT ADDENDUM