TEN-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT
(Pennsylvania)
[// GUIDANCE: Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law is governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, 68 P.S. §§ 250.101 et seq. For nonpayment of rent, Pennsylvania requires TEN (10) days' notice to quit for leases of one year or less, and THIRTY (30) days for leases over one year, per 68 P.S. § 250.501. Philadelphia has additional tenant protections. Verify requirements before use.]
NOTICE INFORMATION
Date of Notice: [DATE]
Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Rental Property Address: [FULL ADDRESS]
NOTICE TO QUIT
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:
You are in default of your lease due to nonpayment of rent.
AMOUNT DUE
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Past Due Rent | $[AMOUNT] |
| Late Fee | $[AMOUNT] |
| TOTAL | $[TOTAL] |
DEMAND
Pursuant to 68 P.S. § 250.501, you are notified to:
☐ QUIT within TEN (10) DAYS (lease of one year or less)
☐ QUIT within THIRTY (30) DAYS (lease over one year)
from service of this notice, or pay the rent in full.
CONSEQUENCES
Failure to pay or vacate will result in the Landlord filing a Landlord/Tenant Complaint in Magisterial District Court.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
[LANDLORD NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE NUMBER]
IMPORTANT NOTICES
- Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act: 68 P.S. §§ 250.101 et seq.
- Philadelphia Residents: Philadelphia has additional protections including the Right to Counsel program and Good Cause protections.
- Utility Service Termination Protection Act: Protects tenants in certain circumstances.
- Security Deposit: Governed by 68 P.S. § 250.511a-512.
- Legal Assistance:
- Philadelphia Legal Assistance: (215) 981-3800
- Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network: palegalaid.net
- PA Bar Lawyer Referral: (800) 692-7375
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
Served on [DATE] by:
☐ Personal delivery
☐ Posting on premises
☐ Certified mail
LANDLORD SIGNATURE
Name: [PRINT NAME]
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: [DATE]
Consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney for guidance.