Pennsylvania Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Pennsylvania follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
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.
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