Property Management

Philadelphia's 'Certificate of Rental Suitability' program requires Philadelphia landlords to:

AObtain a federal housing voucher approval before renting
BObtain a certificate confirming the unit meets basic habitability requirements before collecting rent from a new tenant✓ Correct
CComplete PREC's property management certification
DRegister all rental units with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission

Explanation

Philadelphia requires landlords to obtain a Certificate of Rental Suitability (CRS) for each new tenancy, confirming the unit has been inspected and meets housing code standards. Landlords must also provide the City's 'Partners for Good Housing' brochure to new tenants.

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