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Landlord-Tenant Services

Documents for Landlords & Tenants

Whether you're facing eviction or need to recover your property, we prepare court-ready documents for Allegheny County Magisterial District Courts. Professional documents for both sides of rental disputes.

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Tenant Defense

Protect your rights, stay in your home

Answer to Complaint
Respond to landlord's eviction
$49
20 min
Counterclaim for Security Deposit
Recover withheld deposits
$39
15 min
Supersedeas Affidavit
Stay eviction execution
$29
10 min
Appeal from MDJ Judgment
Appeal to Common Pleas
$79
25 min

Facing Eviction? Pennsylvania law provides important tenant protections. Our documents help you assert your rights in court.

Landlord Actions

Recover your property legally

Complaint for Possession
Initiate eviction proceedings
$49
20 min
Notice to Quit
Formal demand to vacate
$29
10 min
Motion to Gain Re-Entry
Recover property after judgment
$39
15 min
Affidavit of Non-Payment
Document rent arrears
$29
10 min

Property Owner? We help you follow proper legal procedures to recover your property while protecting your interests.

Allegheny County Eviction Process

1

Notice to Quit

10-30 days

Landlord provides written notice (10-30 days depending on reason)

2

File Complaint

After notice expires

Landlord files at Magisterial District Court

3

Hearing

7-15 days after filing

Both parties appear before Magisterial District Judge

4

Judgment

Same day

MDJ issues decision; 10-day appeal period begins

5

Appeal/Execution

10 days to appeal

File appeal or Order for Possession issued

What's Included

PA Landlord-Tenant Act compliant
Allegheny County MDJ formatting
Proper service instructions
Filing fee guidance included
Attorney reviewed before delivery
Deadline calculator included

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