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Pennsylvania Residential Lease Agreement – This rental contract lets a tenant lease a property for 12 months, with an option to renew. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Pennsylvania Commercial Lease Agreement – A business rental contract is used to lease space intended for commercial purposes. Download: PDF |
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Pennsylvania Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – A rental contract without an end date that automatically renews with every monthly payment made by the tenant. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Pennsylvania Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement – A lease that gives tenants the opportunity to purchase the property under set terms. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Pennsylvania Room Rental (Roommate) Lease Agreement – A written agreement between roommates that outlines their duties as tenants in a shared living space. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Pennsylvania Sublease Agreement Template – allows individuals to rent out some or all of their leased property to others. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
What does the Pennsylvania Rental Lease Agreement Form Cover?
This agreement includes the following information for landlords and tenants in Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Act of 1951
- Security Deposit Law
- Lease Termination
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Rent Due Date and Late Fees
- Eviction Procedures
- Property Maintenance
- Required Disclosure Forms
- Tenant’s Right to Withhold Rent
Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Act of 1951
Security Deposit Laws
- Two-Year Rule – Security deposits over $100 must accrue interest if the lease exceeds two years.
- Maximum Amount – For the first year, landlords may require up to two months’ rent; thereafter, one month.
- Return Timeline – Security deposits must be returned within 30 days after the lease ends, along with an itemized list of deductions (if any).[2]
Lease Termination Rules for Landlords and Tenants
- Yearly Lease: 30 days’ notice.
- Month-to-Month: 15 days’ notice.
- No Notice: If the rental unit poses immediate health or safety risks.[3]
Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property
Rent Due Dates and Late Fees
- Grace Period – Grace periods for late rent are not mandated by law; landlords must specify this in the lease.
- Late Fees – Late fees are permitted but must be reasonable and outlined in the lease agreement.
- NSF Fee – $50 per bounced rent check.[5]
Eviction Procedures and Notices
- Notice to Quit – 10 days for nonpayment of rent; 15 or 30 days for lease violations or termination (depending on tenancy length).[6]
- Grace Period – State law does not mandate a grace period for rent payments.
- Illegal Drug Activity – Tenants must vacate within 10 days for drug-related violations.
- Termination of Month-to-Month Lease – No specific legal requirement exists, but a 30-day notice is commonly practiced.
- Eviction Lawsuit – Legal actions are classified under “Actions for the Recovery of Possession of Real Property.”
Property Maintenance Requirements and Utilities
Required Disclosure Forms (1)
Landlords must disclose the following:
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Landlords must provide a lead-based paint disclosure form to tenants if the property was built before 1978.
Tenant’s Right to Withhold Rent
Sources
Sample Pennsylvania Rental Lease Agreement Template
Pennsylvania-Standard-1-Year-Residential-Lease-Agreement-Template