Property Management

A Pennsylvania property manager who wants to raise rents on existing tenants must typically:

AObtain PREC approval for any rent increase
BProvide legally required notice as specified in the lease or applicable law✓ Correct
CSeek court approval for increases over 5%
DApply only CPI-based increases under Pennsylvania law

Explanation

Rent increases in Pennsylvania must be implemented according to the lease terms and applicable notice requirements. Most Pennsylvania leases require written notice of rent increases. In absence of rent control (limited to certain Philadelphia units), landlords may generally raise rents as permitted by the lease and applicable law.

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