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Security deposit cap

2 months' (first year) / 1 month (after)

Late fees

Must be in lease and reasonable

Notice to terminate

15 days (lease ≤ 1 year) / 30 days (>1 year)

Return of deposit

30 days

Required Pennsylvania disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Bank holding deposit (over $100)

Every disclosure required by Pennsylvania law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Pennsylvania laws we track

  • ·Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951

Major Cities

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Allentown
Erie

Pennsylvania lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Pennsylvania?
2 months' (first year) / 1 month (after). Deposits must be returned 30 days.
What late fee can a Pennsylvania landlord charge?
Must be in lease and reasonable
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Pennsylvania?
15 days (lease ≤ 1 year) / 30 days (>1 year).
Does Pennsylvania require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Pennsylvania.
Must a Pennsylvania landlord disclose where the security deposit is held?
Yes — Pennsylvania requires disclosure of the bank or account holding the tenant's security deposit.
What extra fields does a Pennsylvania lease need beyond the standard template?
Pennsylvania leases in LeaseSigning collect 2 state-specific fields (e.g. local rental license # (if required), lead-safe certification on file?) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does Pennsylvania require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Bank holding deposit (over $100). LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Pennsylvania lease template.

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