Pennsylvania

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  What do you do when rent doesn't come in and it's winter?

  Following up on my eviction thread from last month. It's getting colder and another tenant is behind. Someone told me you can't evict in the winter in PA. Is that true?

  PennsylvaniaPAAnsweredAI answer dana_first_rental Starter post · Oct 5, 2026 · 6 replies
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  Is Pennsylvania a landlord-friendly state?

  A friend in Ohio is thinking about buying rentals in PA. He asked me if PA is landlord friendly. I only know my own county. What would you tell him?

  PennsylvaniaPAAI answer marcus_4plex Starter post · Oct 5, 2026 · 5 replies
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  Do I need a rental license from my township?

  I close on my first rental soon. Someone mentioned I might need a rental license. Is that a state thing or a local thing?

  PennsylvaniaPAAnswered jess_first_deal Starter post · Oct 2, 2026 · 4 replies
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  Tenant won't leave after the lease ended

  My tenant's lease ended on September 30th. I told her back in July I wasn't renewing because I'm selling the farmhouse. She's still there and says she hasn't found a place yet. What are my options in PA?

  PennsylvaniaPAAnsweredAI answer hank_rural Starter post · Sep 30, 2026 · 5 replies
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  Is a verbal lease legal in PA?

  My cousin has been renting my old house for a year with no written lease. We just agreed on the rent. Is that legal, and should I be worried?

  PennsylvaniaPAAnsweredAI answer mel_accidental Starter post · Sep 29, 2026 · 3 replies
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  How long do I have to fix something a tenant reports?

  My tenant texted that the kitchen faucet is dripping and one burner on the stove doesn't work. Is there a rule in PA for how fast I have to fix things?

  PennsylvaniaPAAnsweredAI answer linda_2units Starter post · Sep 29, 2026 · 4 replies
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  Can a landlord in PA turn down a Section 8 voucher?

  I got an inquiry from someone with a housing voucher. I've never dealt with the program. Am I allowed to say no, or do I have to accept it?

  PennsylvaniaPAAnswered carlos.duplex Starter post · Sep 29, 2026 · 4 replies
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  Tenant left belongings behind

  A tenant moved out last week and left furniture, clothes, and a TV. She isn't answering my calls. Can I just throw it out?

  PennsylvaniaPAAnsweredAI answer rosa_family Starter post · Sep 28, 2026 · 4 replies
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  How do I start an eviction in PA?

  I inherited my mom's duplex last year and this is my first time dealing with this. The tenant on one side didn't pay September, and she told me last week she won't be able to pay October either. I've talked with her and …

  PennsylvaniaPAAnsweredAI answer dana_first_rental Starter post · Sep 28, 2026 · 5 replies

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