Everything you need to know about landlord-tenant laws, security deposits, eviction procedures, and property management in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania offers diverse rental markets from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to college towns and rural areas. Philadelphia has strong rental demand driven by healthcare, education, and growing tech sectors. Pittsburgh offers affordable housing with strong universities. Pennsylvania is moderately landlord-friendly with reasonable tenant protections. Philadelphia has additional local ordinances landlords must follow.
2 months rent (first year), 1 month rent (after first year)
30 days after lease ends
After notice expires, file complaint with local court. Hearing within 7-15 days. If landlord wins, tenant has 10 days to appeal or vacate.
Pennsylvania law requires landlords to provide the following disclosures to tenants:
No statutory limit, but must be reasonable. Cannot charge late fee if rent is less than 4 days late.