SB 1270
An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for parking provisions in lease.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to require landlords to clearly state whether parking is provided in a lease agreement and, if so, whether a fee is associated with it. It also prohibits landlords from changing or adding parking fees during the lease term and establishes a process for tenants to seek legal recourse if these provisions are violated.
Key provisions
- Landlords must disclose parking availability in leases.
- If parking is provided, landlords must state if a fee applies and the amount.
- Landlords cannot change parking fees during a lease.
- Tenants can file complaints with lower courts for violations.
- Lower courts will determine parking costs incurred by the tenant.
- ‘Lower court’ refers to district justice, magistrate, or similar courts.
- The bill excludes courts of common pleas.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Legal professionals specializing in landlord-tenant law
Notable changes
- Requires explicit disclosure of parking provisions in leases.
- Prohibits landlords from unilaterally increasing parking fees during a lease.
- Establishes a legal pathway for tenants to challenge parking fee violations.
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