In creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for residential rental application fees.

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Plain-English Summary

An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for residential rental application fees.

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Who it affects

Renter

Landlords may charge fees for residential rental applications.

Homeownerindirect

May indirectly affect homeowners who also act as landlords by allowing them to charge application fees.(low confidence)

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Landlords may charge fees for residential rental applications.
“providing for residential rental application fees.”· Act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20)
HomeownerindirectMinor impactLow certainty
May indirectly affect homeowners who also act as landlords by allowing them to charge application fees.
“providing for residential rental application fees.”· Act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20)

What the Bill Does

Amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951.
Provides for residential rental application fees.
Addresses creation of leases, statute of frauds, and mortgaging of leaseholds.

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