Check the city file before you buy the building.
RentalReady organizes the municipal record for a rental property — licensing, violations, permits, and safety requirements — into one clear, source-backed report before you close.
- Official municipal sources
- A source behind every finding
- Checked at report time
Rental Preflight Report
1234 Example Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
The problem
The expensive surprises show up after you own it.
By the time a rental property gets to the closing table, its municipal history is easy to overlook — and that history becomes yours the moment you sign.
An unlicensed rental you cannot legally operate
A missing or lapsed rental license can stall income from day one until it is resolved.
Open code violations attached to the address
Unresolved municipal records can carry forward to the next owner along with their obligations.
Unit counts that do not match the records
A property marketed as multi-unit may not be authorized for the units you are counting on.
Safety requirements discovered too late
Lead and life-safety obligations are cheaper to plan for before closing than to scramble after.
What we check
Six areas of the municipal record, in one report.
Every Preflight organizes the records that matter most for operating a rental — each with the source behind it and the date it was checked.
Rental Licensing
Whether the address appears to carry an active rental license, and what license type applies to the unit count.
Code Violations
Open and historical municipal code records tied to the property, with case numbers and filing dates.
Permit History
Building, electrical, and plumbing permit records — a signal of past work and unpermitted changes.
Property Use & Units
The recorded use and the number of dwelling units the records reflect versus what is being marketed.
Lead & Safety Requirements
Rental lead-certification and life-safety requirements that may apply before a tenant can move in.
Fees & Registration
The recurring licensing, registration, and certification obligations that come with operating the rental.
How it works
From address to answers in three steps.
Enter the property address
Give us the address you are evaluating and a few details about the deal — unit count, whether it is occupied, and your target closing date.
We assemble the municipal file
RentalReady locates and organizes the relevant records from official municipal sources into one structured, property-specific report.
Review findings and next steps
You get a clear status for each area, the source behind every finding, and a prioritized checklist for before and after closing.
What you get
A report built to be read, shared, and acted on.
No raw data dumps. Every Preflight turns scattered municipal records into clear findings you can take straight to your closing decision.
Why you can trust it
Built to inform a decision you can defend.
RentalReady is an organizational due-diligence tool. It shows its work so you always know what a finding is based on.
Official sources
Findings are organized from official municipal records — not scraped listings or third-party guesses.
A source for every finding
Each result links to where it came from, so you can verify it directly with the agency.
Checked at report time
Every finding is stamped with the date it was checked, because municipal records change.
Never invented
When something cannot be confirmed, we mark it "Unable to Verify" instead of guessing.
Pricing
One property, one report, one clear price.
Every tier is a single per-report purchase. Choose the depth that matches the stakes of your deal.
Property Snapshot
A fast read on the biggest rental red flags.
- Rental license status
- Open violation summary
- Property use & unit indication
- Overall readiness status
- Source list for every finding
Full Rental Preflight
The complete pre-purchase due-diligence report.
- Everything in Snapshot
- Full violation & permit history
- Lead & safety requirement review
- Fees & registration obligations
- Before/after-closing action checklist
- Shareable, printable report
Professional Review
A full preflight plus a manual analyst pass.
- Everything in Full Preflight
- Manual analyst verification pass
- Priority record follow-up
- Summary call notes
- Best for high-stakes closings
FAQ
Questions worth asking before you rely on a report.
RentalReady is an independent informational service. Here is what that means in practice.
Is RentalReady affiliated with the city?
No. RentalReady is an independent informational service. We organize records from official municipal sources, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government agency.
Is this legal, financial, or inspection advice?
No. A Preflight report is an organizational due-diligence tool. It does not replace an attorney, a licensed inspector, a title search, or advice from qualified professionals. Always verify important findings directly with the applicable agency.
How current are the records?
We check sources at the time your report is generated and stamp each finding with the date it was checked. Municipal records can be delayed, incomplete, or updated after your report, so time-sensitive items should be reconfirmed.
What if a record cannot be found?
We never guess. When something cannot be confirmed from available sources, we mark it "Unable to Verify" and point you to where to confirm it, rather than presenting an assumption as fact.
Which markets do you support?
RentalReady currently supports Philadelphia. We are actively evaluating additional markets and you can request yours from the Coverage page.
Can I use a report to make a purchase decision?
A report is designed to inform your due diligence and highlight where to look closer. Final decisions should always combine the report with professional advice and direct verification with the relevant agencies.
Know what the city knows before you close.
Run a Preflight on your next Philadelphia rental and walk into closing with the municipal record in hand.
RentalReady Preflight is an independent informational due-diligence tool and does not provide legal, financial, engineering, inspection, title, zoning, tax, or real-estate advice. Municipal records may be incomplete, delayed, unavailable, or inaccurate, and requirements can change. Verify important information directly with the applicable government agency and qualified professionals before making property decisions.