How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, a landlord must give 10 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. §§ 250.101 et seq.).

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, landlords must provide 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent; Breach of lease; Holdover; Nuisance or criminal activity.

Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania does not have statewide rent control. Pennsylvania prohibits rent control (53 P.S. § 10105.1). Philadelphia Tenant Protection Law focuses on just-cause eviction, not rent control.

Tribunal: Magisterial District Court

10 Days — Pay or Quit

30 Days — No-Cause Notice

10 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	10 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	10 days

Security Deposit

First 2 years: max 2 months' rent. After 2 years: max 1 month's rent (68 P.S. § 250.511a).

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent
Breach of lease
Holdover
Nuisance or criminal activity

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

Pennsylvania prohibits rent control (53 P.S. § 10105.1). Philadelphia Tenant Protection Law focuses on just-cause eviction, not rent control.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Pennsylvania. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. §§ 250.101 et seq.)

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