Pennsylvania Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Pennsylvania need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
2 months' rent for the first year, 1 month's rent after that
Refund deadline
30 days
Interest required?
Yes
Interest (minus a 1% administrative fee) is required once a deposit has been held for 2+ years.
Separate account?
Yes
Penalty for noncompliance
Bad-faith failure to return can result in up to twice the wrongfully withheld amount.
Statute: 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.512
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.