Bill > HB343

This bill amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to establish new requirements and protections for residential rental properties, focusing on three key areas. First, when landlords seek financial loans against their rental property, they must now notify tenants about the borrowing and provide lender contact information, and lenders must verify that the property will be maintained as habitable and safe. Second, the bill creates a process for tenants to report potential property abandonment, allowing them to petition their local municipality to investigate if a landlord appears to have neglected the property, with potential civil penalties for confirmed abandonment. Third, the bill establishes guidelines for property receivership, where a court-appointed third party takes control of a rental property, requiring the receiver to ensure the property remains habitable and giving municipalities the power to mandate repairs and impose civil penalties if the property is not maintained. Throughout these provisions, the bill emphasizes timely maintenance, tenant notification, and municipal oversight to protect rental property residents' living conditions. The new regulations apply to various municipal jurisdictions in Pennsylvania and will take effect 60 days after passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=343