Pennsylvania Renters' Rights

Pennsylvania Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”

Find out when and how to pay less rent in Pennsylvania when your landlord fails to fix major problems in your rental unit.

Pennsylvania Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Pennsylvania landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Pennsylvania Justice Court

Here’s an overview of the steps involved with filing a security deposit lawsuit in Pennsylvania.

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Pennsylvania

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Pennsylvania and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.

Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Pennsylvania

If you're a tenant facing eviction, learn the grounds to fight your eviction to win the right to stay in your rental unit.

How Evictions Work in Pennsylvania

Advice for landlords and tenants on basic eviction rules in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Pennsylvania state law does not specify how much notice landlords or tenants must provide to end a month-to-month rental agreement, but 30 days is typical.