Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

Eviction Notice

Rent has been late a few times, always offering to pay bank's fee. I owe $200 sewer bill, which was sent to collections because that's how they do it here when you are a tenant. I 1st rec'd a voice mail from ll in Afganistan, but his mom handles things for him. Msg said I had to pay that night (day 5 of rent being due) for both rent & sewer or consider it my 30 day notice. I didn't pay cuz I was waiting for my check to come in. The next day ll's mom came up & gave me a verbal notice of 30 days. I asked why they'd get rid of someone who pays rent every month & she said she had to go by his wishes. I wasn't about to argue in the middle of the street so I said ok. Got another v/m from ll saying he was getting really ''po'd'' I hadn't paid yet so gave me another amount of days to be out. Then I received a registered letter notice which I haven't picked up yet cuz they are usually closed when I'm free. Next day I found note taped to door giving me 10 days notice. I have a standard lease stating I pay all utilites & after 1 year it goes month-to-month. Rec'd another call from ll saying he'd use sec dep toward sewer bill then I pay rent & after walk thru I get bal of sec back. Are they allowed to give me only 10 days notice?


Asked on 10/16/08, 3:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: Eviction Notice

What you received was a notice to quit. Its the first step in the process. If the landlord fails to give it he can not go to the DJ for a writ of Possession.

The notice tells you that if you don't vacate the premises they will begin legal action which will add to your cost as the landlord is entitled to recover the filing and service fees for the lawsuit in addition to unpaid rent and possibly charges for damage to the premises.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.

{John}

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Answered on 10/17/08, 9:12 am


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