📄 Pennsylvania Lease Agreement
Free Configurable Residential Lease — Pennsylvania Compliant
Pennsylvania Rental Agreement: Pennsylvania’s deposit limits decrease over time: 2 months max during the first year, then 1 month max thereafter. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under 68 PS § 250.512.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
Nonpayment Notice (Pennsylvania): 10 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment.
🔒 Security Deposit
Deposit Limit (Pennsylvania): 2 months max (first year); 1 month max (after first year).
⚡ Utilities
🐾 Pets & Occupants
✨ Required Pennsylvania Disclosures
The following disclosures are required in Pennsylvania:
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in checklist recommended
- Landlord registration required in Philadelphia
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This configurable lease agreement is designed specifically for Pennsylvania landlords and incorporates the key requirements of Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 68, Chapter 8A (Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951).
Security Deposit Rules
2 months max (first year); 1 month max (after first year). Pennsylvania’s deposit limits decrease over time: 2 months max during the first year, then 1 month max thereafter. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under 68 PS § 250.512.
Nonpayment of Rent — Notice Requirements
10 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. Proper written notice is required before filing for eviction. See the Pennsylvania eviction notice laws guide for full procedural requirements.
Rent Control Status
No statewide rent control; Philadelphia has some protections. See Pennsylvania rent increase laws for current limits and notice requirements.
Required Disclosures at Lease Signing
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in checklist recommended
- Landlord registration required in Philadelphia
Key Pennsylvania Landlord Resources
For complete landlord-tenant law guidance, see our Pennsylvania security deposit laws, lease termination laws, landlord entry laws, and tenant screening laws. For professional tenant screening with same-day results, visit our screening services.
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