AI Pennsylvania Eviction Notice

Pennsylvania Notice Requirements - Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. §250.501 et seq.)

Pennsylvania law requires written notice before a landlord may file for eviction in Magisterial District Court. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing belongings) are strictly prohibited and may result in liability for damages, penalties, and attorney fees.

Select or complete the applicable notice type below based on the grounds:

Ground(s) for this Notice: [[Nonpayment of rent / Breach of lease (describe) / No-cause termination / End of fixed term]]

Total Amount Claimed (for nonpayment): $[[Total Rent Owed]] (itemized below; late fees only if lease authorizes and they are reasonable)

Itemized Amounts Owed

1. Rent due for period [[Month/Period 1]]: $[[Amount 1]]
2. Rent due for period [[Month/Period 2]]: $[[Amount 2]]
3. Other charges authorized by lease: $[[Other Amount]] (describe: [[Description]])

Total Due: $[[Total Amount Owed]]

Payment must be made to: [[Landlord or Agent Name / Payment Address or Method]]

Required Action and Deadline

You must:

• Pay the full amount claimed (if nonpayment) or
• Cure the breach described (if applicable) or
• Vacate the Premises

Deadline: On or before [[Deadline Date - computed per statute]] (10 days / 15 days / 30 days from service of this notice, excluding the day of service).

If you fail to pay or cure and vacate by the deadline, Landlord will file a complaint for eviction (ejectment) in the Magisterial District Court having jurisdiction. A hearing will be scheduled. You will receive notice of the hearing. Landlord may also seek judgment for unpaid rent, damages, and costs.

This notice is a prerequisite only. It does not itself terminate your tenancy or authorize removal of your belongings. Only a court order authorizes eviction.

Demand to Pay or Quit / Cure or Quit

PAY THE RENT OR VACATE THE PREMISES (nonpayment) or CURE THE BREACH OR VACATE (other breach) within the period stated above.

If you remain after the deadline without curing or paying, Landlord will seek possession through the courts.

Service of Notice

This notice is being served by one of the following methods permitted under Pennsylvania law:

• Personal delivery to Tenant (or adult at Premises)
• Conspicuous posting on the Premises AND mailing by first-class mail to Tenant at the Premises (or last known address)

Method Used: [[Personal delivery on [[Date]] / Posted and mailed on [[Date]] ]]

Served By: [[Server Name / Process Server / Agent]]

Proof of Service (to be completed):

I certify that on [[Date of Service]] at approximately [[Time]], I [[personally delivered / posted and mailed]] a copy of this notice to the Tenant(s) named above at the Premises.

Signature of Server: ______________________________ Date: _________

Printed Name: [[Server Full Name]]

Additional Service and Filing Notes

1. Keep the original notice and proof of service for court filing.
2. After the cure or notice period expires without compliance, file the landlord-tenant complaint (form available from Magisterial District Court) together with a copy of this notice and proof of service.
3. The court will schedule a hearing. Both parties may present evidence.
4. A judgment for possession may be appealed within 30 days to the Court of Common Pleas in some cases.
5. Landlord may also pursue a separate money judgment for rent and damages.

Tenant Rights Summary

• Tenant has the right to cure by paying the exact amount claimed (for nonpayment) or remedying the breach within the stated period.
• Payment or cure must be made in a manner that can be documented (receipt, bank record).
• If the lease contains additional notice or cure provisions more favorable to tenant, those may apply in addition to statute.
• Retaliatory eviction for exercising legal rights (e.g., complaining about habitability) is prohibited.
• Tenants facing eviction may seek legal aid or advice from Pennsylvania Legal Aid or local tenant rights organizations.

No Rent Control Statement

Pennsylvania does not have statewide rent control or just-cause eviction requirements for most private residential tenancies. Any local ordinances in the jurisdiction of the property (if any) should be reviewed separately.

Habitability and Other Defenses

A tenant may raise defenses at hearing including:
- Breach of implied warranty of habitability.
- Improper service of this notice.
- Incorrect computation of amounts or cure period.
- Payment was tendered and refused.
- Waiver or prior acceptance of late payments.

Sample Day Count Illustration (Nonpayment)

Notice served by posting and mailing on June 5, 2026.
10-day period begins June 6.
Deadline to pay or vacate: June 15, 2026 (end of day).
File complaint on or after June 16, 2026 if unpaid and tenant remains.

Landlord / Agent Signature

Landlord or Authorized Agent: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________

Title: [[Landlord / Property Manager / Agent]]

Contact: [[Phone]] | [[Email]]

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

• This is a sample notice template. It must be completed accurately with the specific facts of your case.
• After the notice period expires, you must file a complaint in the appropriate Magisterial District Court to obtain a judgment for possession. You cannot use self-help.
• Late fees may be included in the amount demanded only if the lease expressly authorizes them and they are reasonable.
• Pennsylvania has no statewide rent control.
• Local rules or ordinances may impose additional requirements. Verify with the court or counsel.
• Consult the specific lease for additional cure rights or notice requirements.

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*Sample template for Pennsylvania - not legal advice. Provisions based on 68 P.S. §250.501 et seq. as of 2026-06; verify current statutes, compute exact days correctly, and use proper service methods before use.*