NOTICE TO QUIT AND DEMAND FOR POSSESSION

(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
[// GUIDANCE: This template is designed for use under Pennsylvania’s Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, 68 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 250.501. Complete all [PLACEHOLDER] fields, delete bracketed guidance, and review for client-specific facts and any local-ordinance overlays (e.g., Philadelphia “Good Cause” requirements).]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Document Header
II. Definitions
III. Operative Provisions
IV. Representations & Warranties
V. Covenants & Restrictions
VI. Default & Remedies
VII. Risk Allocation
VIII. Dispute Resolution
IX. General Provisions
X. Execution Block
XI. Certificate of Service

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Parties.
   a. “Landlord”: [LANDLORD LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE & STATE OF ORGANIZATION], with a principal address at [LANDLORD ADDRESS].
   b. “Tenant”: [TENANT LEGAL NAME(S)], residing at the Premises defined below.

2. Premises. [FULL PROPERTY ADDRESS, INCLUDING UNIT NUMBER AND COUNTY] (“Premises”).

3. Lease. Written lease agreement dated [LEASE DATE] (the “Lease”).

4. Effective Date. This Notice to Quit and Demand for Possession (“Notice”) is effective upon service on Tenant (the “Effective Date”).

5. Statutory Authority. This Notice is issued pursuant to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, 68 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 250.501 (the “Act”).

II. DEFINITIONS

“Cure Amount” – The total sums required to cure Tenant’s default, if cure is permitted, consisting of:
i. Past-due Rent: $[AMOUNT];
ii. Late Charges (if authorized by Lease): $[AMOUNT];
iii. Other Charges under Lease: $[AMOUNT];
iv. Total Cure Amount: $[TOTAL].

“Notice Period” – The statutory period measured in days from the Effective Date within which Tenant must take the required action set forth in Section III. The default Pennsylvania periods are:
• Ten (10) days for non-payment of rent;
• Fifteen (15) days for breaches or holdover where the Lease term is < 1 year or indefinite;
• Thirty (30) days for breaches or holdover where the Lease term is ≥ 1 year.
[// GUIDANCE: Modify “Notice Period” only if the Lease validly waives statutory notice (permitted for non-payment) or if a longer period is compelled by federal law (e.g., CARES Act 30-day notice).]

“Service Requirements” – The methods required by § 250.501 for valid delivery of this Notice:
a. Personal delivery to Tenant, or to an adult person in charge of the Premises; or
b. Posting conspicuously on an exterior door of the Premises.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Basis for Notice.
   [SELECT ONE OR MORE AND DELETE OTHERS]
   a. Non-Payment of Rent. Tenant is in arrears in the Cure Amount.
   b. Breach of Lease. Tenant has materially violated the Lease by [DESCRIPTION OF BREACH].
   c. Holdover. Tenant remains in possession after expiration of the Lease on [LEASE END DATE].

2. Demand.
   a. Non-Payment: Tenant must remit the Cure Amount in full within the Notice Period.
   b. Breach (other than non-payment): Tenant must cure the breach described above within the Notice Period.
   c. Holdover/Termination: Tenant must vacate and surrender the Premises on or before the last day of the Notice Period.

3. Failure to Comply. If Tenant fails to comply with this Notice within the Notice Period, Landlord will commence an ejectment/eviction action in the appropriate Magisterial District Court (or Court of Common Pleas/Housing Court, as applicable) for possession, monetary damages, court costs, and attorney’s fees as allowed by the Lease and law.

4. Payment Instructions (for monetary cures).
   • Payable To: [PAYEE]
   • Payment Address: [ADDRESS OR ELECTRONIC PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS]
   • Acceptable Forms: [E.G., CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY]

5. Reservation of Rights. Landlord reserves all rights and remedies, none of which are waived by issuance of this Notice or acceptance of partial payments.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

1. Authority. Landlord represents that it is the record or lawful owner of the Premises or duly authorized agent thereof.
2. Accuracy. Landlord warrants, to the best of its knowledge, the accuracy of the monetary figures and factual statements in this Notice.
3. Survival. The representations in this Section survive delivery of this Notice and any subsequent litigation.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

1. Tenant Covenants.
   a. To perform all Lease obligations during the Notice Period;
   b. Not to commit waste, nuisance, or damage;
   c. To permit lawful inspections and showings as allowed by the Lease.

2. Landlord Covenants.
   a. To accept full Cure Amount if tendered within the Notice Period (unless the Lease validly waives the right to cure);
   b. To comply with all procedural requirements of the Act and any controlling local ordinances.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

1. Events of Default. Any failure by Tenant to (i) pay the Cure Amount, (ii) cure the Lease breach, or (iii) vacate the Premises within the Notice Period.

2. Remedies.
   a. Statutory eviction action for possession;
   b. Monetary judgment for rent, late fees, physical damages, and holdover damages;
   c. Court-awarded costs and attorney’s fees if authorized by Lease or statute;
   d. Any other relief allowed by law or equity.

3. Graduated Consequences. Remedies may be sought cumulatively or in any order as determined by Landlord.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

[// GUIDANCE: Metadata specifies no indemnification or liability caps. Section retained solely for completeness.]

Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that risk allocation between the parties is governed exclusively by the Lease and applicable law.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Governing Law. This Notice and any ensuing eviction action are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

2. Forum Selection. Exclusive venue lies in the Magisterial District Court or Housing Court with territorial jurisdiction over the Premises.

3. Arbitration. Not applicable.

4. Jury Waiver. No waiver of constitutional jury trial rights is intended or effected by this Notice.

5. Injunctive Relief. Landlord reserves the right to seek immediate possession orders or other equitable relief as provided by statute.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Entire Notice. This document constitutes the entire statutory notice required prior to eviction proceedings.

2. Amendments. No amendment to this Notice is valid unless in a subsequent written notice served in accordance with the Act.

3. Severability. If any provision is invalid, the remainder shall be enforced to the fullest extent permissible.

4. Successors and Assigns. This Notice binds and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

5. Electronic Signatures. Facsimile, scanned, or electronic signatures are deemed originals.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

Executed on the Effective Date.

[LANDLORD NAME / AUTHORIZED AGENT]
Title: [TITLE, IF ENTITY]

Date: [DATE]

[// GUIDANCE: Notarization is not statutorily required for a Pennsylvania Notice to Quit but may be added for evidentiary weight.]

XI. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, [NAME OF SERVER], certify that on [DATE] I served this Notice to Quit on [TENANT NAME(S)] by (check one):

☐ Personal delivery to Tenant.
☐ Personal delivery to [NAME], an adult person in charge of the Premises.
☐ Posting conspicuously on the main entrance door of the Premises after diligent effort to serve personally.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signature of Server
Date: [DATE]

[// GUIDANCE:
1. Retain a copy of the signed Certificate of Service and any delivery proof (photos of posting, receipt, etc.).
2. Calendar the end of the Notice Period plus one day before filing.
3. Confirm compliance with any CARES Act or local “good cause” requirements applicable to the property (e.g., if federally-backed mortgage or in Philadelphia).
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