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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
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 recovery of possession, further providing for escrow funds limited.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to prohibit lease or rental agreements from labeling security deposits, including pet deposits or fees, as nonrefundable. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to the existing law that prevents landlords from characterizing any type of security deposit as something that cannot be returned to the tenant. This means that all security deposits, whether they are for general damage protection or specifically for pets, must be potentially refundable under the terms of the lease. The purpose appears to be protecting tenants by ensuring they have the opportunity to receive their full deposit back, provided they meet the conditions of their rental agreement. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving landlords and property managers time to adjust their lease agreements to comply with the new requirement.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Mary Isaacson (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to Housing & Community Development (on 02/12/2025)
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