It is always a good idea to familiarize yourself with local laws and ordinances. As an example some items to be aware of include but are not limited to, number of non-related residents per dwelling, local inspections, alcohol laws and ordinances, noise ordinances, etc.

To access City of Scranton codes you may
go to the following link: Click on General Ordinances
and/or

Go to www.scrantonpa.gov
    Click on City Codes
  
    On the search page, click on Root Word and search the term "Rental Property"
    This will get you three hits, one of which is Chapter 373, Rental Property
    This is the landlord ordinance and goes over some of the obligations on the landlords.