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SB1216 • 2025

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 residential rental application fees.

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 residential rental application fees.

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Sponsor
SCHWANK
Last action
2026-03-18
Official status
Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, March 18, 2026
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-18 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, March 18, 2026

Official Summary Text

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 residential rental application fees.