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Pennsylvania Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• What should I consider when renting?
  Before looking at apartments or rental houses, evaluate your living needs: Number of rooms, location, distance from shopping and public transportation, price and … more
• WHAT IS A LEASE?
  A lease is an agreement between the landlord and the tenant which sets forth the particulars of the tenant`s use of the property. The lease defines the duration of the … more
• WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AS A RESIDENTIAL TENANT?
  First and foremost in many states, the residential tenant is protected by the implied warranty of habitability. Habitability means that the leased premises must meet … more
• DOES A SUBLESSOR HAVE ANY RIGHTS AGAINST THE LANDLORD?
  As a general rule, if the sublessor and the landlord both signed the sublease, the sublease constitutes a valid contract. In that case, any rights which the sublessor … more
• WHAT IS A SECURITY DEPOSIT?
  Before the tenant takes possession of the property, the landlord generally requires the tenant pay an additional amount of money as a security deposit. The purpose of … more
• WHAT ARE THE LANDLORD`S DUTIES?
  In addition to any obligations imposed upon the landlord in the lease, the landlord assumes the obligation of keeping the structural and mechanical elements of the … more
• HOW CAN THE LANDLORD/TENANT RELATIONSHIP END?
  Most leases provide that either the landlord or tenant can end the landlord/tenant relationship by giving the other party written notice that the lease will not be … more
• DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY?
  Although some landlords and tenants negotiate the lease terms on their own, many parties want an attorney to represent them in negotiating and preparing a lease. … more
• HOW IS MY ATTORNEY PAID?
  Your lawyer will probably want to be paid an hourly fee plus costs for preparation of documents and/or negotiating on your behalf. Some attorneys may agree to a fixed … more
• Can a landlord lock a tenant out of an apartment without taking them to Court?
  No. Self­help eviction is illegal in Pennsylvania and can give rise to an Unfair Trade Practices cause of action against the landlord as well as a cause of action … more

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