Pennsylvania Lease Agreement PDF
Pennsylvania at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: 2 months' rent (year 1); 1 month's rent (year 2+) · Deposit Return Deadline: 30 days after tenancy ends · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month: 15 days before end of rental period
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Lease Agreements in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law is governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. §§ 250.101–399.18). Pennsylvania law is generally balanced, with protections for both landlords and tenants without the extensive tenant-protection overlay found in states like California or New York.
Pennsylvania has no statewide rent control. Security deposit limits in Pennsylvania are tiered: landlords may charge up to two months' rent for the first year and one month's rent thereafter.
Pennsylvania requires landlords to provide written receipts for security deposits and to hold them in separate accounts. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of the tenancy ending.
Pennsylvania Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Pennsylvania Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | 2 months' rent (year 1); 1 month's rent (year 2+) |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 30 days after tenancy ends |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month | 15 days before end of rental period |
| Rent Control | None statewide |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 10 days |
| Landlord Entry Notice | No statutory minimum (reasonable notice recommended) |
| Governing Law | 68 P.S. §§ 250.101–399.18 |
Pennsylvania Legal Requirements
- Landlords must provide a written receipt for security deposits over $100.
- Security deposits must be held in an escrow account for leases of 2+ years.
- Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days with an itemized deduction list.
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- Landlords must maintain the property to local housing code standards.
Pennsylvania Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Pennsylvania legal resources or your state legislature's official website.