Tenants Defending Lawsuit in Magisterial District Court

In Pennsylvania, a landlord who wants to evict a tenant, who has not moved in response to the landlord’s eviction notice, must file a lawsuit at the Magisterial District Judge called a Landlord/Tenant Complaint. The Complaint, and a notice scheduling a hearing on the Complaint, will be given to the tenant by a constable or sheriff’s deputy in person or by posting on the tenant's door. A copy of the Landlord/Tenant Complaint will also be sent to the tenant by regular mail. Download our packet for more questions and answers concerning this topic.

 

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Tenants Suing in District Magisterial Court

In Pennsylvania, if someone owes you money you may sue them in Magisterial District Court. Common reasons to sue are for the return of a security deposit, or for the value of property a landlord refuses to give back to the tenant after the tenant moves. For more information download our overview and sample pleading.

 

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