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Pennsylvania Residential Lease Agreement Template

Create a Pennsylvania residential lease agreement online. The Standard lease covers rent, the security deposit, maintenance, landlord entry, default, move-out, and required disclosures, and it applies Pennsylvania rules on security deposits automatically when you select Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania rules built into this template

  • Security deposit limit: may not exceed two months' Rent during the first year of the tenancy and one month's Rent thereafter (68 Pa. Stat. § 250.511a).
  • Deposit return: within 30 days after termination of the lease or surrender of the Premises (68 Pa. Stat. § 250.512).
  • City and county ordinances in Pennsylvania (for example rent stabilization or just-cause rules) may add further requirements.

What the Residential Lease Agreement includes

  1. Premises
  2. Term
  3. Rent
  4. Late Payment and Returned Payments
  5. Security Deposit
  6. Utilities and Services
  7. Use and Occupancy
  8. Pets and Smoking
  9. Maintenance and Repairs
  10. Alterations and Locks
  11. Landlord's Access
  12. Assignment and Subletting
  13. Insurance and Liability
  14. Default and Remedies
  15. Termination and Move-Out
  16. Disclosures
  17. Notices
  18. State-Specific Terms
  19. General Provisions

Frequently asked questions

How long does a Pennsylvania landlord have to return a security deposit?
Under 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.512, the landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized statement of any lawful deductions, within 30 days after termination of the lease or surrender of the Premises. The DraftMyDocu Pennsylvania lease includes this deadline.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania law provides that a residential security deposit may not exceed two months' Rent during the first year of the tenancy and one month's Rent thereafter (68 Pa. Stat. § 250.511a).
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Residential Lease Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Residential Lease Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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