Free Pennsylvania Rental Agreement
State-specific residential lease form with Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law requirements built in. Fill online, download a signed-ready PDF in minutes.
Security Deposit Max
2 months' rent
Notice Period
15 days
Notary Required
No
What's in the Pennsylvania lease
- Landlord and tenant legal names
- Property address and unit number
- Monthly rent and due date
- Security deposit amount
- Lease start and end dates
- Late payment penalty clause
- Pet addendum section
- Maintenance responsibilities
- Entry notice requirements
- Termination and renewal terms
Pennsylvania landlord-tenant rules
Deposit limit
2 months' rent
Lease termination notice
15 days written notice
Notarization
Not required
Pennsylvania Rental Agreement Requirements
The Pennsylvania residential lease agreement must comply with the state's landlord-tenant statutes. The maximum security deposit is 2 months' rent. Landlords must provide at least 15 days written notice for lease termination or significant changes to tenancy terms.
InvoDraft's Pennsylvania lease template includes all standard required disclosures, state-mandated notice periods, and clauses for pet deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and late payment penalties.
Pennsylvania requires sellers to complete the back of the title as the bill of sale, but many buyers and sellers also use a separate PA DMV Bill of Sale (MV-4ST) for additional documentation. Pennsylvania does not require notarization for a vehicle bill of sale. The buyer must title the vehicle within 20 days of purchase at a Pennsylvania DMV office or authorized messenger/agent. Pennsylvania requires a safety inspection within 10 days of titling if the current inspection sticker has expired.
Not legal advice. For complex tenancy situations, disputes, or properties with unique circumstances, consult a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania rental agreement - common questions
Is a verbal rental agreement valid in Pennsylvania?
Verbal rental agreements are technically valid in Pennsylvania for leases under one year, but they are extremely difficult to enforce. A written lease protects both landlord and tenant and documents the exact terms agreed to.
What must a Pennsylvania rental agreement include?
A Pennsylvania lease must include the names of all parties, the property address, monthly rent amount, due date, security deposit amount, lease term, notice period (15 days), and signatures of both parties. The security deposit cannot exceed 2 months' rent.
How much notice is required to terminate a lease in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires 15 days written notice from either landlord or tenant to terminate a month-to-month rental agreement. For fixed-term leases, the end date serves as the termination date unless renewed.
What is the security deposit limit in Pennsylvania?
The maximum security deposit in Pennsylvania is 2 months' rent. Landlords must return the deposit (or itemized deductions) within the state-mandated return period.
Can a landlord enter the property without notice in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania requires at least 2-day written notice before a landlord may enter a rental property, except in genuine emergencies.
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