New Philadelphia Rental Laws Every Landlord Must Know in 2026

Philadelphia landlords and real estate investors—major changes are here.

In this episode of The Real Estate Show with Pat Lopez, Pat is joined by real estate attorney Alan Nochumson to break down new Philadelphia landlord laws, zoning changes, and government programs that directly impact property owners.
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We cover:

New security deposit rules and tenant payment options
Limits on application fees and landlord compliance risks
-Updated Partners for Good Housing Handbook requirements
-Forgivable home improvement loans (up to $100,000)
-Zoning incentives for affordable housing projects
-Faster approvals from L&I and ZBA
A proposed 20-year tax abatement for office-to-residential conversions

If you own rental property in Philadelphia—or are thinking about investing—this episode is must-watch.
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📍 Guest: Alan Nochumson, Esq.
🏢 Full-Service Real Estate & Business Law Firm
🌐 Website: https://www.nochumson.com
📞 Phone: (215) 600-2851
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00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
01:20 – New Philadelphia Landlord Bills Explained
03:10 – Security Deposit Rule Changes (Bill 250044-A)
07:45 – Tenant Payment Options & Landlord Concerns
12:40 – Application Fee Limits ($50 Rule)
16:10 – Partners for Good Housing Handbook Updates
21:30 – Rental License & Disclosure Requirements
26:05 – Home Improvement Loans for Landlords (Up to $100K)
33:40 – Affordable Housing Income Guidelines
38:10 – Zoning Changes & Faster Permit Reviews
45:20 – Enforcing Affordable Housing Promises
52:10 – Proposed 20-Year Tax Abatement Explained
01:01:30 – Office-to-Residential Conversions
01:09:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Contact Alan Nochumson
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