Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

If the landlord is requiring a co-signer, then you'll need to provide one. Banks do not "co-sign" anything, but if you have excellent credit, and the landlord isn't satisfied with only your signature, you might offer a bank's Letter of Credit. That sounds very unusual for a one year rental with good credit, though. Consult a local lawyer if the landlord is insisting.

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