PA laws for raising rent?

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I currently have a property(duplex) in central Pa under contract and the rents are a good amount below the average for that market. Are there any laws in Pa that say you need to give a certain times notice before raising rent? I plan on raising the rent 10-15%($55-$85) per unit and I was going to give them a 60 day notice prior to doing that. Thanks In advance!

Ashley Glinka · Answer

Right-you just want to make sure you give the tenant proper notice according to the lease.  The lease I use says the landlord has to give the tenant a 30 day notice of any changes to the existing lease.  As far as I know, there is no set limit on how much you can increase the rent.  I think as long as it's within fair market values you should be fine.  We typically raise ours 5%/year.

Rob Lawrence · Answer

Yeah, I think you just have to honor existing leases

Zane Britton · Answer

Thank you, Nathan!

Nathan Gesner · Answer

I'm not aware of any limitations on rent increases, except those imposed by the lease agreement.

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