The Renters’ Access Act (RAA) went into effect October 13, 2021!

The RAA defines when and how a landlord can use an applicant’s rental and credit history, for example, requiring landlords to provide screening criteria to all applicants and to provide a wholistic and individual review of applicants.

Information for tenants and landlords are available at Phillytenant.org and some highlights include:

• Landlords must inform applicants in writing when they deny an application.

• Landlords must provide a copy of any screening report used to make their decision.

• Landlords may no longer deny applications based on certain eviction cases.

• Tenant’s have the right to dispute the landlord’s decision and request reconsideration.

To learn more about your rights under the Renter’s Access Act, check out "What are my rights when applying for housing?" or review the flyer (with sample letter to landlord requesting reconsideration) in English or en Español.