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Introduced
11/15/2022
11/15/2022
In Committee
11/15/2022
11/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), entitled "An act relating to the rights, obligations and liabilities of landlord and tenant and of parties dealing with them and amending, revising, changing and consolidating the law relating thereto," providing for limitations on rent increases; and imposing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to impose limitations on rent increases. It prohibits residential landlords from increasing rent by more than 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living or 10%, whichever is lower, of the lowest rental rate charged in the previous 12 months. The bill includes exceptions for certain types of properties, such as non-residential real estate, affordable housing, dormitories, and single-family homes owned by individuals rather than corporations or real estate investment trusts. The bill also establishes penalties for violations and allows tenants to terminate a lease or use the violation as a defense against eviction. The bill preempts local laws that would allow for higher rent increases but not those that would result in lower increases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Nancy Guenst (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 11/15/2022)
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