Notice for Security Deposit

[Jonathan Aber]

My tenants lease ended July 31st at midnight. I sent notice on August 31 with the itemized list of damages, which was extensive. It exceeded their security deposit. I have proper notice and documentation. Philadelphia and PA law states 30 days notice. No forwarding address was provided. Am I screwed because of the notice being sent on the 31st? I own one rental property.

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Jonathan Aber:

My tenants lease ended July 31st at midnight. I sent notice on August 31 with the itemized list of damages, which was extensive. It exceeded their security deposit. I have proper notice and documentation. Philadelphia and PA law states 30 days notice. No forwarding address was provided. Am I screwed because of the notice being sent on the 31st? I own one rental property.

Landlords are not required to return the security deposit or provide the tenant with a list of damages when the tenant does not provide a forwarding address at move-out. (68 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 250.512 (2021)

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