Pennsylvania Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Notice Date: [[Notice Date]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
Landlord Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], PA [[ZIP Code]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Property Address: [[Property Full Address]], [[City]], PA [[ZIP Code]], -

This written notice is provided to inform you of proposed changes to the terms of your tenancy or to offer renewal of your lease upon new terms.

1. Pennsylvania Notice Requirements for Term Changes and Rent Increases

Pennsylvania has no statewide rent control statute and imposes no statutory cap on the amount by which rent may be increased for privately owned residential property.

• For month-to-month (periodic) tenancies, a landlord seeking to change any term (including rent) must generally provide at least 15 days' written notice before the change becomes effective (68 P.S. §250.501).
• Best practice and most residential leases require a minimum of 30 days' written notice before any rent increase or renewal term change takes effect.
• For fixed-term leases, the lease controls renewal, notice, and rent adjustment. The existing lease must be reviewed first. No increase may take effect during a fixed term unless the lease permits it or the tenant agrees in writing.
• Notice must be in writing and delivered personally or by mail.

Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed Term Lease ending [[Lease End Date]] ]]

Recommended / Applied Notice Period: [[15 days (statutory MTM minimum) / 30 days (best practice) / As required by lease]]

Effective Date of New Terms: [[Effective Date]]

2. No Statewide Rent Control or Increase Caps

Pennsylvania does not have any statewide rent stabilization, rent control, or statutory limit on rent increases.

• Landlords may set rent at market rates subject only to the terms of the governing lease and general contract principles.
• There is no "just cause" eviction requirement statewide for standard residential tenancies.
• Local ordinances (if any) in the property's municipality should be checked separately; most jurisdictions have none.

Rent Control / Cap Status: No statewide rent control or statutory increase limit applies in Pennsylvania.

Local Ordinance Check: [[None applicable / Description of any local rule if applicable]]

3. Current and Proposed New Terms

Current Lease / Tenancy Terms
- Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]
- Lease Type / Term: [[Current Lease Type and Expiration]]
- Additional Monthly Charges: [[Current Additional Charges, e.g. pet rent, parking]]

Proposed New Terms (effective [[Effective Date]])
- New Monthly Rent: $[[New Monthly Rent]]
- New Lease Type / Term: [[New Term, e.g. 12-month fixed term beginning [[Start]] ending [[End]] / Month-to-Month]]
- New Additional Charges: [[New Additional Charges or "Same as current"]]
- Other Changed Terms: [[Description of any other changes, or "No other changes"]]

The new rent and terms will apply unless you provide timely written notice of non-renewal (where permitted) or the parties execute a new written lease.

4. Renewal Offer (If Applicable)

If this notice includes an offer to renew:

• New Term: [[Lease Term Length, e.g. 12 months]]
• New Rent: $[[New Monthly Rent]]
• Acceptance Deadline: [[Acceptance Deadline Date]] (written acceptance required by this date to secure the new term)

To accept renewal, sign and return the enclosed renewal acceptance or provide written confirmation by the deadline. If you do not accept or provide non-renewal notice, your tenancy will convert as provided by the current lease or law (often to month-to-month at the new rate after proper notice).

5. How to Respond

• If you agree to the new terms or renewal: Sign below or send separate written acceptance by [[Acceptance Method]] no later than [[Acceptance Deadline]].
• If you wish to terminate: Provide written notice of non-renewal or intent to vacate as required by your current lease and Pennsylvania law.
• Questions: Contact [[Landlord Contact Name]] at [[Phone]] or [[Email]].

Failure to respond by the deadlines may result in conversion to month-to-month tenancy at the increased rent (if notice is valid) or other consequences under the lease.

6. Service of Notice

This notice is served by:

• Personal delivery to Tenant, or
• First-class mail to Tenant at the Premises (or last known address)

Method of Service: [[Personal delivery on [[Date]] / Mailed on [[Date]] ]]

Served By / Mailed By: [[Server or Landlord Name]]

7. Signatures and Acknowledgment

LANDLORD / AGENT

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Name/Title: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT (optional but recommended)

I acknowledge receipt of this notice.

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________

Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

8. Record Keeping and Proof

Landlord should retain:
- A copy of this notice
- Proof of service (mail receipt or delivery affidavit)
- Any acceptance or response from Tenant
- The current lease for reference

These records are important if a dispute arises regarding notice sufficiency or effective date.

9. Sample Timeline (30-Day Best Practice)

Notice mailed: June 5, 2026
30 days later: July 5, 2026 (effective date of new rent)
Any acceptance due by: June 20, 2026 (to allow processing)

Adjust computation to exclude or include days per lease or local practice. Always allow buffer for mailing.

10. Frequently Used Provisions and Tenant Protections

• Increases during a fixed-term lease are not permitted unless the lease expressly allows mid-term adjustments or the tenant consents in writing.
• If the lease requires longer notice than statute, the lease controls.
• Any rent increase must be applied uniformly and may not be retaliatory or discriminatory under fair housing laws.
• Tenants may negotiate the proposed terms; this notice does not prevent further discussion or a new mutually signed lease.
• Security deposit rules remain governed by 68 P.S. §250.511a and §250.512 regardless of rent changes.

11. Exhibits (if attached)

• Current lease summary or excerpt (relevant renewal clauses)
• Proposed new lease or amendment (if offering fixed term)
• Payment instructions or portal details

12. Additional Guidance for Landlords and Tenants

Landlords should:
- Review the existing lease before sending to confirm notice and renewal procedures.
- Use certified mail or obtain written acknowledgment of receipt when possible.
- Keep detailed records of all communications.

Tenants should:
- Respond in writing even if declining, to avoid disputes about notice.
- Review the full lease and this notice carefully before signing any renewal.
- Seek clarification in writing if any term is unclear.

This notice is intended to satisfy common statutory and best-practice requirements for term changes and renewals in Pennsylvania residential tenancies., -

*Sample template for Pennsylvania, not legal advice. No rent control applies. Notice periods follow 68 P.S. §250.501 for periodic tenancies and lease terms for fixed leases. Verify all facts, compute deadlines accurately, and serve properly before use. Current as of 2026-06.*