Eviction Notice Defense Options

Summary

In Pennsylvania, landlords must provide a 15-day notice for lease violations if the lease is for a year or less, and a 30-day notice for leases longer than a year. If the notice period wasnt adhered to, you may have a defense against the eviction. Consider contacting a local legal aid organization or attorney for specific advice.

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Landlord -tenant stay eviction
Hello ****, to better assist you, may I know the state you reside in? Also, could you please provide more details about the eviction notice you received?
Pennsylvania
Hello ****, to help you better, could you please specify when you received the eviction notice and the reasons mentioned for eviction?
It was notice of eviction received */*/*
Hi ****. In Pennsylvania, the landlord should provide a written notice before eviction. The reasons could be non-payment, violation of lease terms, or end of lease. You have specific days to respond. Can you please state the reason for your eviction?
Violation of lease
Hello ****, in Pennsylvania:
- Landlords must give a *-day notice for lease violations if the lease is for a year or less.
- For leases longer than a year, a *-day notice is required.
Please check if the notice period was adhered to in your case.
It wasn't
Hello ****, if the notice period wasn't adhered to, you may have a defense against the eviction. Consider contacting a local legal aid organization or attorney for specific advice.