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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