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.