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Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Pennsylvania landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

Rental laws icon Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?

Yes

Are receipts required for security deposit payments?

No

Are interest payments required on deposits?

Yes

Is there rent control?

No

Are there limits on late fees?

No

Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?

Landlords are recommended to clearly state any penalty and late fees in the lease agreement.

Are there rent payment grace period laws?

No

Are there rekeying laws?

No

Are there notice of entry laws?

Yes

Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?

Yes

Is a rental license required to be a landlord?

Pennsylvania doesn't have a statewide requirement on rental licenses. However, the City of Philadelphia does require landlords to have a license to rent to tenants.

Pennsylvania Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Pennsylvania?
Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?
Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Pennsylvania?
Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Pennsylvania?
When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Pennsylvania?
When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Pennsylvania?
What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Pennsylvania?
What Clauses are Required in a Pennsylvania Rental Agreement?
What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Pennsylvania?
What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Pennsylvania?
What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Rent Laws

Pennsylvania Rent Payment Laws
Pennsylvania Rent Control Laws
Pennsylvania Late Fee and Grace Period Laws
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Pennsylvania?
Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Pennsylvania?
What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Pennsylvania?
What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Pennsylvania?
How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Pennsylvania
The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Pennsylvania
When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Pennsylvania?
When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Pennsylvania?
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Pennsylvania?
Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Pennsylvania?
What Is the Eviction Process in Pennsylvania?
What Is an Illegal Eviction in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Pennsylvania?
Emotional Support Animals in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Pennsylvania?
What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Pennsylvania?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions
Do Landlords Need a Rental License?
Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties
Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

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