Pennsylvania Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Pennsylvania Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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How Evictions Work in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania law (the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951) controls the eviction of tenants renting a home in Pennsylvania for nonpayment of rent and other lease violations. Landlords may not take self-help measures, such as changing locks or removing tenant’s property, to force a tenant to move out. check to learn more.

Pennsylvania Eviction

Residential landlords in Pennsylvania must adhere to the Pennsylvania eviction process if they wish to expel a tenant from a rental property. Evictions may be based upon any number of reasons: Unpaid rent; Habitual late rental payments; Violation of the rental agreement; Expiration of the rental term; check to learn more.