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Pennsylvania Repair and deduct

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in Pennsylvania?

A search of the full Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 found no repair-and-deduct provision. Whether such a remedy exists comes from sources outside the Act, which this site has not verified.

Verified Source: Pa. Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, Sections 101-603 (searched in full) (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15

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