What disclosures must a landlord provide in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Escrow (Name and address of bank holding deposit (for deposits over $100)).

What happens if a Pennsylvania landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Pennsylvania Required Disclosures

2 required disclosures

Pennsylvania law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 2 for Pennsylvania, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Pennsylvania law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Pennsylvania landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Security Deposit Escrow
Name and address of bank holding deposit (for deposits over $100)
Legal basis: Pennsylvania Statutes Title 68 Section 250.511b

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Pennsylvania?: Pennsylvania requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Escrow (Name and address of bank holding deposit (for deposits over $100)).
What happens if a Pennsylvania landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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