Pennsylvania
Sample Pennsylvania Month-to-Month Rental Lease Agreement Template
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Tenants Right to Sublet
Tenants are not allowed to sublet their rental property without the Landlord’s written permission, unless the lease specifically permits it. If Landlord approval is needed, Tenants can use a Landlord Consent Form.
Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax
- The 6% Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax applies to short-term rentals (less than 30 days) booked through online platforms or third-party brokers. Some counties may charge extra taxes. [1]
Sample Pennsylvania Sublease Agreement Template
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Pennsylvania Rental Application Form – The rental application form gives Landlords written permission to run background and credit checks on the applicant, then the Pennsylvania residential lease agreement can be signed if the Tenant is approved.
Required Disclosure Forms (1)
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Pamphlet – Landlords must disclose if the property was built before 1978. [1]
Security Deposit Laws
Sample Pennsylvania Residential Lease Agreement
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Rental lease agreement – Once the applicant’s approved by using the rental application form then the PA residential lease agreement contract can be signed.
Laws ⚖️
- Application Fee – There are no maximum amounts for the application fee.
- Security Deposit Amount – Two-months rent is the maximum amount Landlords can charge for security deposits. [1]
Sample Pennsylvania Rental Application Form
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This Pennsylvania DMV motor vehicle bill of sale form provides information about and records the state’s legal sale and purchase of a motor vehicle. It should include details about the buyer, the seller, the nature of the transaction, and the car itself. This document will need to be notarized and may be required for registration.
Odometer Disclosure Statement: Sellers must record the odometer reading in a dedicated space on the vehicle’s title, usually on the reverse side. Refer to the PA ODS Fact Sheet.
Type of Sale
Required Registration Documents
- Certificate of Title Application
- Proof of Ownership
- For new vehicles: Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- For used vehicles: The vehicle’s current title properly assigned to the new owner
- Proof of Identification
- Proof of Insurance
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification
- Sales Tax Proof
- Title Fees and Registration Fees
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Form MV-4ST (Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Return/Application for Registration)
- Form MV-3 (Certificate of Inspection)
- Power of Attorney (if applicable)
Contacting PennDOT for updates or additional requirements
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An Pennsyvania lease agreement is used in rental property and it is a contract between a landlord and a tenant in exchange for monthly rent payments. The agreement also includes the terms and conditions of the lease.
Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.
Form Options By Type
 Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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 Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
What to Include in the Form?
Required Disclosure (2)
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Security Deposit Receipt
Security Deposits
Maximum – Two months rent is the maximum rent Landlords can charge a Tenant.
Returns – all deposits must be returned to the Tenant within thirty (30) days.
Source: 68 P.S. § 250.512(a)
Landlord Access
General Access – It is not mandatory for a landlord to provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law although Landlords should give at least 24 hours notice to the Tenants.
Paying Rent
Grace Period – Pennsylvania has no legal provision for rent grace period.
Late Fees – There is no specific law that limits the amount of late fees a landlord can charge.
NSF Fee – $50 per bounced check.
Source: 18 P.C.S. § 4105(e)(3)
Lease Agreement Example
Sample
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Signing Requirements
The Principal must sign in front of two witnesses to be legally valid.
Source: § 5452
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Commercial Lease Application – Before renting a property to any individual or business entity, Landlords highly recommend using a lease application to screen Tenants.
When Does a Commercial Lease Agreement Become Legally Binding?
The Commercial Lease Agreement becomes legally binding when both parties sign the contract and the buyer gets the notice that the seller has accepted the deal. The buyer can get the notice in-person, by phone, and/or email.