PA HB72

Eligible tenants who are victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or certain crimes (or have immediate family/household members who are victims) may terminate their lease early by providing written notice within 120 days, with release effective 30 days after notice

Tenants must provide documentation such as a protection order, police report, letter from a medical/mental health provider, evidence of criminal charges, or a certification form signed by an attesting third party (law enforcement, healthcare professional, social worker, or victim advocate)

Eligible tenants may change or rekey locks on their dwelling unit if they have reasonable fear the responsible party may attempt to gain access, with landlord notification required within 48 hours

Landlords are prohibited from retaliating against tenants for exercising these rights, including raising rent, refusing to renew leases, or taking adverse action based on a tenant's victim status or related police/emergency responses

Willful landlord violations entitle tenants to terminate the lease, obtain injunctive relief, and recover damages equal to two months' rent or double actual damages, whichever is greater; the act takes effect 120 days after enactment