tenant disputes a security deposit in court.

[Linda Thomas]

Hello, 

I have been researching to see if there is a certain amount that the tenant can be awarded if I were to lose a dispute for the security deposit in Pennsylvania as I have heard in some states it can be 3x the amount of the deposit. Does anyone know if that is the case or what the exact law is in Pennsylvania? if so, if you can provide a link as well for my reference I would grealty appreciate it. 

Thanks,

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Linda Thomas:

You could deduct $1 from the deposit and refund the remainder 6 minutes after they move out, and they can still take you to court. That doesn't mean they will, and it doesn't mean they will win. If you followed the law and documented everything they were charged for, you shouldn't worry about being taken to court.