Pennsylvania Eviction Notice
Pennsylvania Eviction Notice Requirements
Pennsylvania requires 10 days' notice for nonpayment of rent before a landlord can file an eviction case.
Eviction notice periods in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires 10 days' notice for nonpayment of rent before an eviction (landlord-tenant) case can be filed — longer than many states.
For lease terms under a year, a 15-day notice generally applies to end the tenancy for other reasons; for terms of a year or more, 30 days generally applies.
Philadelphia and some other Pennsylvania cities layer on additional local landlord-tenant requirements.
Reference: Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act, 68 P.S. §250.501. This is general educational information, not legal advice — many cities have their own additional rules. Confirm current Pennsylvania and local requirements before serving notice.
Pennsylvania key points
- 10 days' notice for nonpayment of rent.
- 15 days for terms under 1 year; 30 days for terms of 1 year or more, for other lease-ending notices.
- Philadelphia has its own additional landlord-tenant ordinance requirements.
How to create your Pennsylvania eviction notice
- 1. Open the iRunDocs eviction notice generator with Pennsylvania selected — the notice period fills in automatically.
- 2. Choose the notice type (nonpayment, lease violation, or unconditional quit).
- 3. Enter the landlord, tenant, and property details.
- 4. Review the PDF preview, download, and serve it following Pennsylvania's delivery rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Pennsylvania?
10 days, under the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act, before an eviction case can be filed.
How many days' notice to end a Pennsylvania tenancy for other reasons?
Generally 15 days for lease terms under one year, and 30 days for terms of one year or more.
Does Philadelphia have additional eviction rules?
Yes. Philadelphia has its own landlord-tenant ordinance with requirements beyond state law within city limits.
Eviction notice periods in other states
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