Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Compliance (PA)
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Pennsylvania Security Deposit Return Deadline & Late Fee Calculator (68 P.S. § 250.512 & § 250.511a)
Under Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. § 250.512), a landlord must provide a written list of any damages to the leasehold premises for which the landlord claims the tenant is liable and pay the difference between the security deposit and actual damages within 30 days of termination of a lease or upon surrender and acceptance of the leasehold premises, whichever first occurs.
Statutory Return / Claim Window
30d Return / 30d Claim
Calendar days post-surrender
Late Fee Cap & Grace Period
Reasonable lease contract fee
Grace Period: 0 days
Security Deposit Limit
Maximum 2 months' rent during Year 1; Maximum 1 month's rent during Year 2+
Quick Pennsylvania Security Deposit Postmark Deadline Calculator
Mandatory Postmark Deadline:
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