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Pennsylvania Security Deposit Calculator
Check if your security deposit complies with Pennsylvania law. Maximum: 2x rent (first year). 30-day return deadline.
Your Deposit
$3,600.00
Pennsylvania Maximum
$3,600.00 (2x rent (first year))
Return Deadline
30 calendar days after move-out
Pennsylvania Security Deposit Rules
Deposit Limits
- Maximum allowed
- 2x rent (first year)
- At $1,800.00/mo
- $3,600.00
- Pet deposit
- Allowed
Return & Holding
- Return deadline
- 30 calendar days
- Escrow required
- Yes
- Interest required
- Yes
- Itemized statement
- Required
Interest requirement: Interest required after 2 years; must hold in escrow
Statute: 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.511a
Max 2x rent first year, 1x rent after. Must hold in escrow. Interest required after 2 years.
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