Pennsylvania Statutes
In Pennsylvania, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, codified in 68 P.S. §§ 250.101 – 250.602. This statute covers residential lease terms, eviction procedures, notice requirements, and the handling of security deposits. Additional provisions are addressed through case law and local ordinances, particularly in cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Each section is outlined and linked below.
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.511a – Escrow funds limited
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.512 – Recovery of improperly held escrow funds
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.511b(b) – Interest on escrow funds held more than two years
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.511b – Interest on escrow funds held more than two years
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.206 – Statement of escrowed funds
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.501(b) – Notice to quit
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.205 – Participation in tenants’ association
- 42 Pa. C.S. § 1123 – Jurisdiction and venue
- 68 Pa. Stat. § 399.6 – Delivery and contents of first discontinuance notice to tenants
- Pa. Stat. Ann. tit. 68 § 250.101 – Short title
- Philadelphia Code 9-804 – Domestic Violence
- Pa. Stat. Ann. tit. 68 § 250.502-A – Landlord’s duties