Pennsylvania • Updated 2025
Pennsylvania Lease Agreement Template
Free, state-specific lease agreement template fully compliant with Pennsylvania law. Download instantly in PDF or Word format — no email required.
Lease Agreements in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law is governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. §§ 250.101–399.18). Pennsylvania law is generally balanced, with protections for both landlords and tenants without the extensive tenant-protection overlay found in states like California or New York.
Pennsylvania has no statewide rent control. Security deposit limits in Pennsylvania are tiered: landlords may charge up to two months' rent for the first year and one month's rent thereafter.
Pennsylvania requires landlords to provide written receipts for security deposits and to hold them in separate accounts. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of the tenancy ending.
Pennsylvania Lease Agreement Key Facts
Security Deposit Limit
2 months' rent (year 1); 1 month's rent (year 2+)
Deposit Return Deadline
30 days after tenancy ends
Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month
15 days before end of rental period
Rent Control
None statewide
Eviction Notice (Non-Payment)
10 days
Landlord Entry Notice
No statutory minimum (reasonable notice recommended)
Governing Law
68 P.S. §§ 250.101–399.18
Pennsylvania Legal Requirements
- ✓Landlords must provide a written receipt for security deposits over $100.
- ✓Security deposits must be held in an escrow account for leases of 2+ years.
- ✓Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days with an itemized deduction list.
- ✓Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- ✓Landlords must maintain the property to local housing code standards.
Pennsylvania Governing Laws
68 P.S. § 250.511a
Security Deposit Limits and Escrow Requirements
Limits security deposits to two months' rent in year one and one month's rent in subsequent years. Requires deposits to be held in federally insured escrow accounts for leases exceeding two years.
68 P.S. § 250.512
Return of Security Deposit
Requires landlords to return security deposits within 30 days of termination of tenancy along with a written list of deductions. Failure entitles the tenant to double the wrongfully withheld amount.
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Legal Disclaimer
This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws may have changed — consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney for complex situations.