10 days nonpayment notice.
Nonpayment requires a 10-day notice to quit (unless the lease waives it). Lease-end/violation notice is typically 15 days (under a year) or 30 days (a year or more).
What this means for you: Paying within the 10-day window can stop a nonpayment eviction.
Your next step: Note the 10-day deadline and pay if you can.
Source: 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.501. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Eviction in nearby states: New York (14 days nonpayment notice) · New Jersey (no fixed period nonpayment notice) · Ohio (3 days nonpayment notice) · West Virginia (no fixed period nonpayment notice) · Maryland (10 days nonpayment notice) · Delaware (5 days nonpayment notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026