Pennsylvania Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
10 days
Lease Violation
15 days (lease ≤ 1 year) or 30 days (lease > 1 year)
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or move-out.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant may appear at the Magisterial District Judge hearing; appeals must be filed within 10 days.
Hearing timeline
Hearings are typically scheduled 7–15 days after filing.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only a sheriff or constable may perform the lockout after judgment and order for possession.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
10 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
15 days (lease ≤ 1 year) or 30 days (lease > 1 year)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or move-out.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant may appear at the Magisterial District Judge hearing; appeals must be filed within 10 days.
Hearing Timeline
Hearings are typically scheduled 7–15 days after filing.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only a sheriff or constable may perform the lockout after judgment and order for possession.
Legal Citations
- 68 P.S. § 250.501
- PA Landlord-Tenant Act