security deposit: How are Security Deposits treated in PA ? - 10/31/20 09:00 AM
Most tenants are required to provide a Security Deposit.
The Security Deposit (SD) is used to protect the Landlord’s 
interest if the tenants damage the unit or defaults on 
rental payments. 
 
In PA , the “Landlord Tenant Act” governs all residential SD’s.
Here are a few of its provisions:
 
1. Maximum Amount of SD allowed - 2 Months 
2.At the beginning of second year 1 month must be returned 
3. From years 2-5   the SD can be increased to match the moly. Rent
4. The SD is not to be used as the last month’s rent 
5.After tenants vacate and have left a forwarding address the Property    
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security deposit: How are Security Deposits treated in PA ? - 10/31/20 08:59 AM
Most tenants are required to provide a Security Deposit.
The Security Deposit (SD) is used to protect the Landlord’s 
interest if the tenants damage the unit or defaults on 
rental payments. 
 
In PA , the “Landlord Tenant Act” governs all residential SD’s.
Here are a few of its provisions:
 
1. Maximum Amount of SD allowed - 2 Months 
2.At the beginning of second year 1 month must be returned 
3. From years 2-5   the SD can be increased to match the moly. Rent
4. The SD is not to be used as the last month’s rent 
5.After tenants vacate and have left a forwarding address the Property    
    … (3 comments)

 
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