Pennsylvania Tenancy Law

Pennsylvania Lease Review — AI Analysis of Your Rental Agreement

AI analysis of Pennsylvania rental agreements against the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 — security deposits, habitability, and eviction protections.

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Pennsylvania laws we check against

LeaseScan reads your rental agreement and flags every clause that conflicts with — or is materially harsher than — these statutes.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1951

68 P.S. § 250.101 et seq.

PA's foundational tenancy statute. Covers deposits, eviction, distress for rent, and renewal rights for all residential leases.

68 P.S. § 250.101

Security deposits

§ 250.511a — 2 months Year 1, 1 month after

PA caps deposits at 2 months rent in the first year, dropping to 1 month thereafter. Must accrue interest after 2 years and be returned within 30 days.

68 P.S. § 250.511a

Implied warranty of habitability

Pugh v. Holmes (1979)

PA recognises an implied warranty of habitability through case law. Landlords must maintain premises fit for residential use.

Pugh v. Holmes, 405 A.2d 897

Eviction notice

10-day non-payment, 30-day end of term

PA requires 10 days notice for non-payment of rent and 30 days notice for end-of-term termination unless the lease specifies otherwise.

68 P.S. § 250.501

What you get on every Pennsylvania lease scan

Clause-by-clause severity flags (critical / warning / fair / info)
Plain-English explanation of each problematic clause
Specific statute citation for Pennsylvania where the clause conflicts
Top negotiation points with suggested wording to ask the landlord
Risk score 0–100 so you know how problematic the lease is overall
Shareable report URL you can send to your landlord or letting agent

Not legal advice. LeaseScan is an AI-powered tool that flags clauses that may be unfair, unclear, or worth negotiating under Pennsylvania law. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney licensed in Pennsylvania. For binding legal opinions on your tenancy, consult a regulated professional.