Pennsylvania Residential Lease Agreement
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Pennsylvania Legal Requirements
Key PA statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- PA Landlord and Tenant Act (68 P.S. §§ 250.101 et seq.) governs
- Security deposit: capped at 2 months' rent for first year; 1 month thereafter
- Security deposit must be returned within 30 days of tenancy termination
- Required: itemized list of deductions with any security deposit return
- Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission has additional local requirements
Restrictions & Limits
- Philadelphia: first-source hiring requirements for new residential developments
- No statewide rent control — Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh have all been preempted by state law
- 10-day notice for non-payment of rent before filing eviction
Notice Requirements
15 days' notice to terminate month-to-month tenancy (PA state law)
Official Statute References
Primary Pennsylvania statutes governing this document type.
Pennsylvania Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Pennsylvania law.
What is Pennsylvania's security deposit limit?
Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act caps security deposits at 2 months' rent during the first year of tenancy. After 1 year, the deposit cap drops to 1 month's rent — if the landlord holds more than 1 month at the end of year one, they must return the excess to the tenant.
How quickly must a Pennsylvania landlord return a security deposit?
A Pennsylvania landlord must return the security deposit within 30 days of the tenant vacating the unit, along with a written itemized list of any deductions. Failure to do so forfeits the landlord's right to the deposit and may expose them to double damages.
Is there rent control in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania state law preempts local rent control ordinances. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other cities cannot impose rent control on residential landlords. All rent amounts and increases are freely negotiated between landlord and tenant.
What notice is required for eviction in Pennsylvania?
For non-payment of rent, Pennsylvania requires a 10-day written notice to pay or vacate. For other lease violations, 15 days' notice is standard. After proper notice, the landlord files a complaint with the Magisterial District Judge. The process typically takes 4–8 weeks.
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Residential Lease Agreement by State
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