Bill > HB914

This bill introduces comprehensive rent control regulations for Pennsylvania, establishing limitations on annual rent increases for regulated rental units. The legislation allows landlords to increase rent annually by the lesser of the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) plus 3% or 6% of the base rent, with a maximum single increase of 10%. Landlords can petition magisterial district courts for additional rent increases in specific circumstances, such as obtaining a "fair return" on their investment or recovering costs for significant capital improvements. The bill defines various terms like "regulated units" and provides exemptions for certain types of properties, including newly constructed units, religious facilities, owner-occupied properties, and units owned by landlords with two or fewer properties. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is tasked with calculating the annual rent increase allowance, publishing it annually, and developing regulations to implement and enforce these provisions. The law will not take effect until the agency promulgates the necessary rules and regulations, which must be completed within 90 days of the law's effective date. The overall aim is to balance the interests of tenants by preventing excessive rent increases while allowing landlords a reasonable return on their investments.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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