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Landlord and Tenant in Philadelphia County
People search “landlord and tenant Philadelphia” and “Philadelphia landlord and tenant lawyer” after a stop, a crash, a filing, or a news story. This page connects that search to the case guide and the desk.
Eviction, habitability, and security deposits. The county and the next court date decide who can appear.
Criminal matters often start in Philadelphia Municipal Court; many felonies move to the Court of Common Pleas. Civil, family, and orphan’s court filings also run through the Philadelphia court system.
If this is close to your situation
People usually land here after searching a landlord and tenant matter in Philadelphia County. The desk only needs the place, the date, and what happened. A message is a request for a possible lawyer referral — not a hiring and not legal advice.
Case guide: Landlord and Tenant · Local hub: Philadelphia County
What to send for a Philadelphia referral
Name the town or neighborhood in Philadelphia County, the date, and what happened. If there is already a hearing, include the court and the next date. That is enough for the desk to read the file shape and refer it.
Related desk notes
When a public report lands in Philadelphia that matches this case type, the desk posts an original note under Articles. Check back after the morning update, or send your facts now.
Common questions
- Who handles landlord and tenant matters in Philadelphia County?
- The Philly Lawyer intake desk reads a short description and refers it to a lawyer who handles landlord and tenant work in or near Philadelphia County. A message does not hire that lawyer.
- Which court usually sees landlord and tenant cases in Philadelphia?
- Criminal matters often start in Philadelphia Municipal Court; many felonies move to the Court of Common Pleas. Civil, family, and orphan’s court filings also run through the Philadelphia court system.
- What should I send about a Philadelphia landlord and tenant situation?
- Send the place (town or neighborhood in Philadelphia County), the date, what happened, and the next court date if there is one. Records can wait until a lawyer asks for them.
- Is a desk note about a Philadelphia news story legal advice?
- No. Desk notes cite public reports and explain why someone in a similar situation might write the desk. They are not legal advice and do not claim involvement in the reported story.