Pet Deposit – Pennsylvania
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Pet Deposit – Pennsylvania
I have a tenant that is vacating their apartment 2 months prior to the end of
their lease. I want to know if I am legally allowed to apply their pet deposit
towards the rent for one of the remaining months in the event they don’t pay.
Asked on February 29, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can apply the security deposit vs. unpaid rent--that (plus compenating for physical damage) is the purpose of a security deposit, after all. However, a pet deposit is only for pet-related damage; you would not be able to apply it against rent unless the terms of a written damage specifially gave you the right to do this.
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