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Landlord & Tenant Laws in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law includes statewide rules governing residential security deposits, the maximum deposit amount over the course of a tenancy, the deadline for returning the deposit after a tenancy ends, and tenant remedies for wrongful withholding.

Last verified: 2026-04-07

State law

Filing Requirements

Forwarding Address and Damage List68 P.S. § 250.512

A tenant should provide a forwarding address and preserve move-out documentation because Pennsylvania requires return of the deposit and a written itemized damage list within 30 days after the tenancy ends.

State law

Key Pennsylvania Statutes

Security Deposit Return and Itemized List68 P.S. § 250.512

In Pennsylvania, a landlord generally must return the security deposit within 30 days after the tenancy ends, together with an itemized written list of any damages and deductions.

Wrongful Withholding Remedy68 P.S. § 250.512

If a landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit, Pennsylvania law may allow the tenant to recover double the amount wrongfully withheld in the right case.

State law

Official Sources

Pennsylvania General Assembly — Landlord and Tenant ActPennsylvania Courts — Magisterial District Judges

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania.

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