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PA SB1216

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judy Schwank

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to establish regulations governing residential rental application fees charged by landlords to prospective tenants

  • Sets limits or requirements on how landlords may collect, use, or refund application fees during the tenant screening process

  • Provides transparency measures requiring landlords to disclose information about application fees to rental applicants

  • Establishes tenant protections related to the rental application process in Pennsylvania

Legislative Description

In creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for residential rental application fees.

Last Action

Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

3/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Urban Affairs & Housing3/18/2026

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