Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

landlord/tenant

I live in PA and I just recieved eviction papers in the mail from the magistrate. On the papers the landlord wrote that I waived my notice to quit as per lease agreement. My problem is that I never signed a lease. I read that he has to post on my property that I have 30 days to move or pay(he never did this) and then he can go to the magistrate and file for eviction. Is this true, and if so what can I do about this? Doesn't he have to provide proof to the court that he followed proper procedure before they give him a hearing date?


Asked on 12/13/08, 3:01 pm

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John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: landlord/tenant

Eviction Papers? There is supposed to be a hearing. At the hearing the landlord has to show that there was a notice to quit. If he doesn't the DJ will dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.

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Answered on 12/14/08, 10:23 am


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