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PA HB344
PA HB344In creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for parking provisions in lease.
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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," in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for parking provisions in lease.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 by adding new requirements for parking provisions in lease agreements. Specifically, the bill mandates that landlords must clearly state in the lease whether parking is provided and, if so, whether the tenant must pay a fee for parking and the exact amount of that fee. The bill prohibits landlords from changing or adding parking fees during the lease term. If a landlord violates these provisions, a tenant can file a complaint with a lower court (defined as a district justice, magistrate, or similar local court, but explicitly excluding courts of common pleas). If the lower court finds a violation, the landlord may be required to pay the tenant's parking costs for the duration of the lease. The new provisions are designed to provide more transparency and protection for tenants regarding parking arrangements. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Roni Green (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
José Giral (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to Housing & Community Development (on 01/27/2025)
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