Lease Agreement · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Room Rental Agreement (2026)
Rent one private room in a shared home, with house rules and shared areas. In Pennsylvania the security deposit is limited to two months' rent in the first year and one month from the second year (68 P.S. §250.511a), and must be accounted for within 30 days after the lease ends (§250.512).
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Pennsylvania: key facts
- Security deposit limit
- Two months' rent in year 1; one month from year 2. A tenant of 5+ years cannot be asked for more when rent rises.
- Deposit return
- 30 days, with a written list of damages; otherwise the landlord loses the right to withhold (§250.512).
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- Notice to quit of 15 days (lease of 1 year or less or month-to-month) or 30 days (more than 1 year) (§250.501).
- Required disclosures
- Deposits over $100: escrow account and written notice of the bank and amount; interest after the 2nd year (§250.511b).
- Rent control / local rules
- Philadelphia has its own rules and is not covered by this form.
- Homes built before 1978
- Federal law requires the lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet (40 CFR 745.113). The form adds it automatically.
Official sources: PA Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (official text) · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer questions about the home, the tenants, rent and deposit. The form checks Pennsylvania limits.
- See a free preview of your lease.
- Pay once and download PDF + Word, with the Pennsylvania addendum and signing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Pennsylvania?
- Two months' rent in year 1; one month from year 2. A tenant of 5+ years cannot be asked for more when rent rises.
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental in Pennsylvania?
- Notice to quit of 15 days (lease of 1 year or less or month-to-month) or 30 days (more than 1 year) (§250.501).
- Does the lease include the lead-based paint disclosure?
- Yes. If the home was built before 1978, the federal Lead Warning Statement and the disclosure section are added automatically; you must also give the tenant the EPA pamphlet.
- Does the lease need to be notarized?
- No. A residential lease is signed by the landlord and every adult tenant; each tenant gets a signed copy.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English lease and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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