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Notice to Vacate · PA

Pennsylvania notice to vacate law

Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Pennsylvania, cited to 68 Pa. C.S. § 250.501.

At a glance

Tenant notice
15 days (under 1 year); 30 days (1+ years)
Landlord notice
15 days (under 1 year); 30 days (1+ years)
Just cause required
No
Statute
68 Pa. C.S. § 250.501
Last reviewed
June 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, a tenant must provide 15 days (under 1 year); 30 days (1+ years) written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (68 Pa. C.S. § 250.501, last reviewed June 2026.)

How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, a landlord must give 15 days (under 1 year); 30 days (1+ years) written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (68 Pa. C.S. § 250.501.)

Does Pennsylvania require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?

No. Pennsylvania does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under 68 Pa. C.S. § 250.501.

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