Property Management
Pittsburgh's 'Good Cause for Eviction' ordinance (where applicable) requires landlords to have a legally recognized reason to:
AIncrease rent above the CPI
BRefuse to renew a lease or evict a tenant✓ Correct
CEnter a tenant's unit for inspection
DProhibit subletting
Explanation
Pittsburgh's Good Cause for Eviction ordinance (subject to ongoing legal challenges) requires landlords to have a legally specified 'good cause' to non-renew a lease or evict a compliant tenant. This protection gives tenants greater stability than Pennsylvania's general landlord-tenant law.
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The highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
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