What does 68 P.S. § 250.512(a) address?
Landlord must provide the written list and balance within 30 days of the first statutory trigger. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.
68 P.S. § 250.512(a): Landlord must provide the written list and balance within 30 days of the first statutory trigger
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Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
30 days
Possible remedy
2x deposit balance due after actual damages
What the cited source addresses
Landlord must provide the written list and balance within 30 days of the first statutory trigger.
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Frequently asked questions
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How long does a Pennsylvania landlord have to return the deposit?
30 days after lease termination or surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs first (30 days).
Could a penalty or other remedy apply?
Double the amount by which the deposit, including unpaid interest, exceeds court-determined actual damages. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.
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