Property Ownership
Pennsylvania's 'Apartment Act' (formerly the Landlord-Tenant Act) provides protections for tenants. Which of the following is a tenant right under this law?
AThe right to pay rent whenever they choose
BThe right to receive receipts for cash rent payments✓ Correct
CThe right to sublease without landlord consent
DThe right to withhold rent for any reason
Explanation
Pennsylvania's Landlord-Tenant Act entitles tenants to receipts for cash rental payments. This protects tenants from disputes about whether rent was paid. Tenants paying by check or electronic transfer have bank records, but cash-paying tenants have a statutory right to written receipts.
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