Pennsylvania HB2475 prohibits landlords from charging tenants fees for maintaining common household pets.

Pennsylvania HB2475 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to prohibit landlords from charging tenants ongoing or upfront fees for maintaining common household pets. Exceptions exist for fees related to public health, animal control, animal anticruelty, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The bill also allows landlords to charge a monthly pet deposit, not exceeding one percent of the monthly rent or $500 over the lease term. This deposit must be held in escrow for potential damages to the premises.

Pennsylvania HB2475 prohibits landlords from charging tenants fees for maintaining common household pets.

Pennsylvania HB2475 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to prohibit landlords from charging tenants ongoing or upfront fees for maintaining common household pets. Exceptions exist for fees related to public health, animal control, animal anticruelty, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The bill also allows landlords to charge a monthly pet deposit, not exceeding one percent of the monthly rent or $500 over the lease term. This deposit must be held in escrow for potential damages to the premises.