Pennsylvania Security Deposit Rules
Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.
Deposit Requirements
Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent (first year); 1 month's rent (successive years); no increase after 5 years
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Security Deposit Timeline
Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent (first year); 1 month's rent (successive years); no increase after 5 years
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Legal Citations
- 68 P.S. § 250.512