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PA HB1034
PA HB1034In creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for payments for utility services.
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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
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 payments for utility services.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 by adding new requirements for landlords who require tenants to pay for utility services directly to the landlord. Specifically, if a landlord wants tenants to pay for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services, the lease must explicitly state this responsibility in writing. Additionally, the landlord must provide a copy of the utility bill to the tenant within five days of the tenant's request. This provision aims to increase transparency and provide tenants with clear documentation of their utility payment obligations. The new rules will go into effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law, giving landlords time to update their lease agreements and practices to comply with the new regulations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (25)
Aerion Abney (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
John Inglis (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (on 03/24/2025)
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