Pennsylvania Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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A Pennsylvania standard residential lease agreement outlines the terms of a one-year residential tenancy arrangement. It covers the landlord and tenant’s rights, the rent amount and due date, and the late fees associated with overdue payments. Most standard leases will also include the security deposit requirements and prohibited tenant activities (that would lead to eviction).

Pennsylvania Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Pennsylvania standard residential lease agreement outlines the terms of a one-year residential tenancy arrangement. It covers the landlord and tenant’s rights, the rent amount and due date, and the late fees associated with overdue payments. Most standard leases will also include the security deposit requirements and prohibited tenant activities (that would lead to eviction).

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A Pennsylvania standard residential lease agreement outlines the terms of a one-year residential tenancy arrangement. It covers the landlord and tenant’s rights, the rent amount and due date, and the late fees associated with overdue payments. Most standard leases will also include the security deposit requirements and prohibited tenant activities (that would lead to eviction).

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Rental Application – Allows landlords to collect a potential tenant’s information and perform a background check.

Required Disclosures (1)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Provides tenants with information regarding the risk of lead paint in the rental unit and is required if the property was built before 1978.[1]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – 2 months’ rent.[2]
  • Returning to Tenant – 30 days.[3]

Rent Grace Period

The landlord is not required to give the tenant a grace period before charging late fees for overdue rent.

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  2. § 250.511.1(a)
  3. § 250.512(a)