Pennsylvania § 5617 - Effect of unsigned rental agreement.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5617 — Effect of unsigned rental agreement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5617. Effect of unsigned rental agreement.
If, within 30 days of the delivery of a written rental agreement from the owner to the occupant by hand delivery, first-class mail or email, the occupant fails to sign the rental agreement, the occupant's payment of rent or continued use of the leased space shall be deemed an acceptance of the rental agreement and the rental agreement shall be enforceable against the occupant as if the rental agreement had been signed by the occupant.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5617
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5617 cover?
Section 5617 ("Effect of unsigned rental agreement.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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