Eviction Notice · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lease Violation Notice (2026)
Pennsylvania lease violation notice: 15 or 30 days, same as above; no state right to cure. In person, left at the main building, or posted on the premises. Mail is not an allowed method (§250.501(f)).
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Pennsylvania: key facts
- Lease Violation Notice
- 15 or 30 days, same as above; no state right to cure.
- How to deliver
- In person, left at the main building, or posted on the premises. Mail is not an allowed method (§250.501(f)).
- Required wording
- No statutory wording. Philadelphia and mobile home parks are not supported.
- Federal rules
- Properties with a federally backed mortgage or federal program may need 30 days' notice; HUD-subsidized housing is not supported.
- Only a court can evict
- Never change locks, remove belongings or shut off utilities.
Official sources: PA Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (official text) · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer questions about the tenancy and the delivery date. The form checks the Pennsylvania deadline.
- See a free preview of your notice.
- Pay once and download PDF + Word, with a Proof of Service and delivery instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How many days does a Pennsylvania lease violation notice give the tenant?
- 15 or 30 days, same as above; no state right to cure.
- How do I deliver an eviction notice in Pennsylvania?
- In person, left at the main building, or posted on the premises. Mail is not an allowed method (§250.501(f)).
- What if I give too few days?
- A notice that gives fewer days than the law requires is invalid and the court case can be dismissed. Our form calculates the earliest allowed date and blocks earlier ones; giving more days is generally fine.
- Can I change the locks or remove the tenant myself?
- No. Only a court can order an eviction. Self-help evictions are illegal.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You serve the signed English notice; you also get a Spanish translation you may hand over as a courtesy, plus Spanish instructions.