First see What housing help exists during the COVID-19 event?
If you are a tenant and have been illegally locked out, contact the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) and ask for a Sergeant or Lieutenant.
Police should be dispatched to your address and you will need to provide proof of residency.
Once proof of residence is established, Police will further assist with lockout.
The tenant may also contact the Fair Housing Commission (215) 686-4670 to file a complaint.
Emergency Landlord-Tenant Court:
If an individual needs to file an emergency petition then they should do either of the following to be set up on the emergency Landlord-Tenant court schedule. This is monitored 24/7.
- Email Erin Ferry at erin.ferry@phila.gov
- Call (215) 686-2988 and leave a voicemail with the following information:
Full Name
Telephone Number
Case/Claim Number (should start with LT/SC/CE)
What information about or emergency petition that they are seeking to file with Municipal Court
