Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

Re: what do you do when a renter won't pay?

You evict them. You must follow specific procedures to do so. You cannot lock them out or turn off utilities. No self-help remedies are permitted. I advise that you call an attorney in your area to handle the eviction process for you, at least the first time. After that, if you need to evict again you will have the file/process/resources to guide you.

Re: what do you do when a renter won't pay?

Filing an eviction process in the appropriate court would be your remedy. It appears from your zip code that this would probably be at a district court where the property is located. You should follow the procedures outlined in your lease and other appropriate legal provisions provided in the Landlord tenant Act which may be found in Purdons Statutes. You probably should consult with an attorney for advice or possible representation. If you would like to consult with my office feel free to call to schedule an appointment.