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Check if your security deposit complies with Pennsylvania law. Maximum: 2x rent (first year). 30-day return deadline.

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Your Deposit

$3,600.00

Compliant2.0x monthly rent

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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