Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
Landlord / Tenant Policies
I was renting a half double on a month to month basis. I was no longer able to afford it, and I moved back with my parents, on October 1, 1997, giving my lanlord one weeks notice. They aren't pleased with my decision, even after i explained my financial situation. I told them that it was up to them to have the utilities transferred into their name, naturally they didn't, and all were shut off, and remain off to date. Does this pose any legal implications on my part?? Can they sue me for anything?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Liability for Termination of Lease
Assuming you gave thirty days notice beforemoving out,you have no responsibility for turning off the electric.However, moving out with one weeks notice will subject you for paymentof one month's rent. Under Pennsylvania lawyou were required to give at least thirtydays notice before moving out on a month to month lease.
Responsibility for Utilities after terminating lease
If the utilities were in your name, you should arrange with the utility company to end your account. If the Landlord provided and charged you for utilities as part of your rent, you are responsible for both until you have properly terminated the lease by giving a full month's written notice to the Landlord.
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