Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Pennsylvania landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
5
out of 10
Neutral
Key Law Summary — Pennsylvania
🏦
Security Deposit Max
2 months (1st yr)
📋
Eviction Notice
10 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
60 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
Not required
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$96–$250
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Pennsylvania
→No rent control
→Distress for rent available
⚖ Tenant Rights in Pennsylvania
→Habitability
→Deposit return in 30 days
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Bed bugs (Philadelphia)
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Pennsylvania
1
Serve Notice
10-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 10 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $96–$250
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 60 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score5/10
Eviction Avg60 days
Notice Period10 days
Entry NoticeNone