As a landlord or property manager in Pennsylvania, it’s important to understand your responsibilities when it comes to handling tenant requests for modifications or accommodations. The Pennsylvania Fair Housing Act protects tenants from discrimination based on their disability or special needs. This means you may receive requests for modifications or accommodations to make your rental […]
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Evicting a tenant can be a challenging and sensitive process for landlords. However, it is sometimes necessary to regain possession of a property due to non-payment of rent, lease violations, or other valid reasons. This blog post will provide a step-by-step guide on how to properly evict a tenant in Pennsylvania, ensuring you follow the […]
If you’re a landlord in Pennsylvania, you’re likely familiar with the security deposit laws in the state. In Pennsylvania, landlords are required to return a tenant’s security deposit within 30 days of the lease termination date. However, tenants may also request the return of their security deposit for a number of other reasons, such as […]
As a landlord or property manager in Pennsylvania, one of your top priorities is ensuring the safety and security of your tenants. Security issues can range from minor concerns, such as a broken lock or window, to more serious issues like theft, vandalism, or even violence Here are some steps you can take to handle […]
As a landlord in Pennsylvania, one of the most common issues you may face is noise complaints from your tenants. Dealing with noise complaints can be challenging, but it’s essential to handle them promptly and effectively to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship and ensure everyone’s peace and quiet. Here are some steps you can take […]
As a landlord in Pennsylvania, it is important to understand how to handle lease violations in order to maintain a positive relationship with your tenants and protect your property. Lease violations can range from minor issues, such as failing to take out the trash, to more serious violations like damaging the property or engaging in […]
Clients often ask me as an experienced Media Landlord Tenant Attorney, if they waive back rent if a tenant volunteers to leave the unit. If you have a tenant who is not paying his or her rent, and he or she offers to return the keys in exchange for a termination of the lease, you […]
As an experienced Media Eviction Lawyer I am often asked if a landlord should use a processor to evict a tenant. I’ve had several landlords approach me in the midst of an eviction and they were formerly using an eviction processor who is a third party who is not an attorney. I would typically not […]
As an experienced Media Landlord Attorney I am often asked how many day’s notice a landlord must give in order to evict a tenant. Under statute in Pennsylvania, you as a landlord are required to provide 10 days’ notice to a tenant that you are planning to evict them in the event that the eviction […]