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6907 – Rent Reduction | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law mandates rent reductions for tenants facing income loss, ensuring fair treatment during rental-purchase agreements with protections for restoring payments.

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Pennsylvania State Law

6907 – Rent Reduction

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 6907

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 6907 requires lessors to reduce rent payments by up to 50% for tenants experiencing a 25% or more income loss due to involuntary reasons after significant payments have been made. The law ensures that total payments to acquire ownership do not increase, and rent can be restored when income resumes. It aims to provide relief for tenants facing financial hardship during rental-purchase agreements.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law mandates rent reductions for tenants facing income loss, ensuring fair treatment during rental-purchase agreements with protections for restoring payments.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.