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PA HB558
PA HB558In creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications.
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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 creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 by adding new provisions regarding rental application fees and background checks for residential properties. Specifically, the bill limits landlords and their agents to charging no more than $20 for a rental application fee, and stipulates that this fee can only be used to conduct a background check that includes examining the applicant's criminal history record and credit score. The bill explicitly applies only to residential dwelling units and does not restrict application fees for commercial or nonresidential properties. The new provisions aim to provide more transparency and fairness in the rental application process by capping fees and clearly defining the permissible use of those fees. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving landlords and property managers time to adjust their application processes to comply with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Mary Isaacson (D)*,
Andre Carroll (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Housing & Community Development (on 02/12/2025)
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