Pennsylvania Landlord/Tenant FAQs
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What Should I Consider When Renting?
A: Before looking at apartments or rental houses, evaluate your living needs: Number of rooms, location, distance from shopping and public transportation, price and … More -
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What Is A Lease?
A: 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 -
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What Are My Rights As A Residential Tenant?
A: 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 -
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Does A Sublessor Have Any Rights Against The Landlord?
A: 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 -
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What Is A Security Deposit?
A: 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 -
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What Are The Landlord's Duties?
A: 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 -
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How Can The Landlord/Tenant Relationship End?
A: 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 -
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Do I Need An Attorney?
A: 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 -
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How Is My Attorney Paid?
A: 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 -
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Can A Landlord Lock A Tenant Out Of An Apartment Without Taking Them To Court?
A: 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
Landlord/Tenant Sub-categories
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Landlord Rights
Landlord Tenant Law Landlord Tenant Rights Leases Rent |
Rental Discrimination
Repairs Security Deposit Terminations and Evictions |