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HB 914

An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for limitations on rent increases; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 17 co-sponsors

HB 914 caps Pennsylvania rental increases and tasks the Housing Finance Agency with enforcement to address tenant affordability amid rising housing costs.

Referred to Housing & Community Development
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Bill Summary · HB 914

Legislative bill overview

HB 914 amends Pennsylvania's 1951 Landlord and Tenant Act to establish caps on rental rate increases and assigns enforcement responsibilities to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The bill directly addresses rent growth by limiting how much landlords can raise rents, though specific percentage limits are not detailed in the bill's title alone.

Why is this important

Rising rents have become a significant affordability crisis in Pennsylvania and nationwide, pricing many renters out of stable housing. This legislation attempts to balance tenant protection with landlord property rights by creating a regulatory framework—a policy approach increasingly debated as housing costs surge and tenant displacement accelerates.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on housing supply: Critics argue rent caps may discourage new construction and maintenance investment, potentially reducing available rental units and lowering housing quality long-term
  • Definition and enforcement challenges: The specifics of what constitutes an allowable increase (tied to inflation, a fixed percentage, vacancy exemptions) significantly affect practical implementation and compliance burden
  • Landlord profitability concerns: Property owners argue caps limit returns on investment and may make rental properties economically unviable, especially for small independent landlords versus large corporations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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