Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

PA Law regarding Return of Security: I rented a home in PA for 1 year from landlords who lives in NY. 3 months prior to my lease ending, I informed them I would not be renewing my lease but was buying another home in the area. 95% of my communication with them has always been email. They acknowledged my leaving, and wished me well. They refused a walk through stating they were too busy to drive up to PA and I was told to leave the keys in the mailbox. I emailed my address and phone number and have the "Read Receipt" that it was received by the landlord minutes after I sent it. It has been 35 days since I moved out and I have not heard anything from them regarding my 2 months security. I knew they were going to stall as money has always been an issue (even though they are very well off - they nickeled and dimed me over every repair request in the home). I will not let them take advantage of me? Should I sue and will my email trail be sufficient proof that I provided them my new address? I have over 100 emails back and forth from both of us that will prove this was the normal means of communication between us?


Asked on 7/22/09, 10:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

The statute is specific about the notice that must be provided to the landlord regarding return of the security deposit. As I recall, it has to be sent by certified mail.

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Answered on 7/30/09, 12:11 pm


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