Pennsylvania Requirements for 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Notice Periods
- Nonpayment: 10 days
- Month-to-Month: 30 days
- Rent Increase: 30 days
Security Deposit
- Maximum: 2 months first year, 1 month after
- Return Deadline: 30 days
Rent Control
Rent control applies in some areas
Cities with rent control: Philadelphia (Fair Practices Ordinance)
Key PA Facts
- 10-day notice for nonpayment
- 15-day notice for lease violations
- Philadelphia has specific landlord-tenant code
Problems This 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit Solves
Tenant hasn't paid rent for days/weeks
Need to start eviction process
Tenant ignoring payment requests
Legal documentation required before court