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PA HB2132
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Scott
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AI Summary
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Amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to replace the outdated term "justice of the peace" with "magisterial district judge" throughout the statute
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Prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to pay costs associated with filing eviction complaints; any lease provision requiring such payment is void and unenforceable
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Requires writs of possession to be served within 48 hours and executed on the 11th day following service, with service made personally or by conspicuous posting on the premises
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Allows tenants to supersede a writ of possession by paying the rent actually in arrears plus associated costs to the writ server, constable, or sheriff
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant; and making editorial changes.
Last Action
Referred to Housing & Community Development
1/12/2026