HB2132

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant; and making editorial changes.

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2132 amends landlord-tenant law to redefine terms, modify hearing and judgment procedures, and clarify writ of possession and rent.

Pennsylvania HB2132 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 by redefining terms such as "justice of the peace" and "magisterial district judge." It modifies procedures for hearings, judgments, and writs of possession, specifying that a writ server, constable, or sheriff must deliver actual possession of the property to the landlord. The bill also mandates that the writ server, constable, or sheriff make a return to the magisterial district judge within ten days, detailing the service of the writ and any payments made by the tenant.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Community Development Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 12

House

Referred to Housing & Community Development