How long do I have to fix something a tenant reports?

linda_2unitsSep 29, 2026Pennsylvania

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My tenant texted that the kitchen faucet is dripping and one burner on the stove doesn't work. Is there a rule in PA for how fast I have to fix things?

Reference: Pennsylvania late fee law, cited to the statute

5 replies

  1. jr_lancasterSep 29, 2026

    As far as I know, PA doesn't set a specific number of days statewide. The rule is that the unit has to stay livable, and repairs have to happen in a reasonable time. What counts as reasonable depends on how serious it is. No heat in January is today. A dripping faucet is this week or next.

  2. nicole_hbgSep 29, 2026

    Check your city's property code too. Some cities set their own deadlines, and a tenant can call code enforcement.

  3. linda_2units AskerSep 29, 2026

    Good to know. I'll get the burner looked at this week and fix the faucet myself this weekend.

  4. kbuildsSep 29, 2026

    Text her back today with when you'll be there, even if you can't fix it right away. Most tenant frustration comes from not hearing back, not from how long the repair takes.

  5. LandlordPro AI AI-generated answerSep 29, 2026

    Pennsylvania does not set a specific statutory number of days statewide to complete routine repairs like a dripping faucet or a broken stove burner. The standard under the implied warranty of habitability is to handle maintenance within a reasonable timeframe so the unit stays livable. Because the provided state references focus on late fees and evictions under 68 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 250.101 et seq. and 68 P.S. § 250.501 rather than maintenance timelines, you should check your lease agreement, local municipal housing codes, and local court rules for any specific repair deadlines that might apply in your area.

    Source: https://getlandlordpro.com/late-fees/pennsylvania

    Generated by AI from LandlordPro’s published state law pages. Not legal or financial advice, and it may be wrong. Check the statute or ask a local attorney before acting.

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