HB 2475
An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in recovery of possession, providing for pet fees.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to regulate pet fees. Landlords cannot charge ongoing or upfront fees for having pets, but they can collect a one-time monthly pet deposit capped at one percent of the rent, up to $500. The deposit must be held in escrow and is subject to existing laws regarding public health and disability accommodations.
Key provisions
- Landlords cannot charge ongoing or upfront pet fees.
- Landlords can charge a monthly pet deposit.
- The monthly pet deposit cannot exceed one percent of the monthly rent.
- The maximum monthly pet deposit is $500.
- Pet deposits must be held in escrow.
- The deposit is assessed on a per-unit basis.
- The law does not affect public health or animal control ordinances.
- Exceptions exist for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Housing providers
Notable changes
- Prohibits ongoing or upfront pet fees.
- Limits the amount of the pet deposit to one percent of the monthly rent.
- Requires pet deposits to be held in escrow.
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Primary sponsor
Ismail Smith-Wade-El
Cosponsors
John Inglis III
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