How does a Pennsylvania landlord calculate a legal rent increase?
Pennsylvania has no statewide cap, so the calculation is simpler: choose the new rent (any amount), serve the proper advance notice (68 P.S. 250.501 (Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act 1951)), and the new rent is legal on the effective date. Local rent-control ordinances in specific cities may add a cap; check before raising rent.
Source: 68 P.S. 250.501 (Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act 1951)
This is an informational answer based on 68 P.S. 250.501 (Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act 1951) as of early 2026. It is not legal advice. Housing law changes year to year and local ordinances (especially in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized cities) can override or add to state law. For contested cases, consult a Pennsylvania-licensed attorney.