Pennsylvania landlord forms / Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
Pennsylvania Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
$19A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What Pennsylvania law requires
- Security deposit cap
- Pennsylvania caps your security deposit at two months' rent for the first year of your lease. From the second year onward — including renewals — the cap drops to one month's rent, and your landlord must refund the difference. Once you've rented from the same landlord for five years, they can no longer raise your deposit even if they raise your rent.68 P.S. § 250.511a · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after move-out68 P.S. § 250.512 · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 30 days68 P.S. § 250.501(b) · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 10 days68 P.S. § 250.501(b) · source
- Late fee guidance
- no statutory cap
Frequently asked questions
Is a move-in checklist legally required?
Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.
Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?
Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.
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The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Pennsylvania, with unlimited edits for 12 months.
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