PA landlord resources
The Business of Real Estate Workshop in Pennsylvania
The combined workshop covers landlord operations and the investing business.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Pennsylvania: Security deposits
Landlord and Tenant Act §511.1: first year max 2 months' rent; second and subsequent years max 1 month's rent. After 5 years in possession, rent increases don't require a larger deposit.
§511.2: deposits over $100 held in escrow; interest owed to tenant only on deposits held more than two years, landlord may retain 1%/yr admin fee.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Pennsylvania: Notices and tenancy endings
§501(b): nonpayment notice to quit gives 10 days; may be shortened or waived by a lease provision (§501(e)).
§501(b): 15 days (term of one year or less) or 30 days (term over one year) notice to quit on expiration/breach.
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Magisterial District Court (Philadelphia Municipal Court in Philadelphia).
Pennsylvania: Licensing and registration
No statewide license. Many municipalities (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh) require local rental licenses/registration and inspections.
Sources supplied for Pennsylvania
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (§§511.1, 511.2, 512; §501)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Act 20 of 1951 law information / section index
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06