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Pennsylvania Eviction Notice
Pennsylvania’s Landlord and Tenant Act uses 10-, 15-, or 30-day notices depending on the ground and the term. Philadelphia requires eviction diversion before many filings. This generator builds a written Pennsylvania eviction notice (pay-or-quit, cure-or-quit, end-of-term, or unconditional quit) around those deadlines. It is not a court summons, and it is not permission to change the locks.
- Nonpayment notices are often 10 days.
- Fifteen days is the usual notice for a tenancy of one year or less; 30 days if longer (§ 250.501).
- Philadelphia’s eviction-diversion program and some local rules add steps before a filing.
Related Pennsylvania documents
- Pennsylvania Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
- Pennsylvania Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Pennsylvania Month-to-Month Rental Agreement. A periodic tenancy that continues until either party gives proper notice.
- Pennsylvania Security Deposit Itemization. A written accounting of deposit deductions and any refund due after move-out.
- Pennsylvania Rent Receipt. A written record that rent was paid for a stated period. It is not a lease and not a waiver of other amounts still due.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Pennsylvania eviction notice papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- What is an eviction notice in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania’s Landlord and Tenant Act uses 10-, 15-, or 30-day notices depending on the ground and the term. Philadelphia requires eviction diversion before many filings.
- Can I change the locks or remove belongings after serving notice?
- No. Self-help eviction is illegal in most states. After proper notice, you generally must file in court and follow the judge’s process. Never lock a tenant out without a lawful order.
- Pay-or-quit vs cure-or-quit — what is the difference?
- A 10-day notice is typical for nonpayment (68 P.S. § 250.501). Fifteen days is the usual notice for a tenancy of one year or less; 30 days if longer (§ 250.501).