Summary
Unauthorized entry is considered trespassing under title 18 § 3503(b) in pennsylvania. Landlords must respect the privacy of their tenants. If you have communicated your concerns to your landlord and they have not stopped, you can file a private criminal complaint for trespassing at your local district court. Additionally, landlords are required to provide tenants with a written copy of the lease agreement under the landlord and tenant act of 1951. If your landlord has refused to provide you with a written lease, you can file a complaint about this as well. Contact bangor district court at (610) 588-3998 for specific information on filing fees.Full Conversation
I live in a manufactured home community and rent the lot but own my home. The landlord keeps sending potential renters to my home and its gotten so bad people are now entering my home. I live in Pennsylvania and need to know if it's illegal and what law is being broken.
Have you communicated your concerns to your landlord and asked them to stop?
In Pennsylvania, landlords must respect the privacy of their tenants. Unauthorized entry could be considered trespassing.
Several times in person, over text and email, and once by certified letter.
What was the landlord's response to your communication? In Pennsylvania, unauthorized entry is considered trespassing under Title * § *(b).
He never responded by letter but his property manager told me, in person, that they own the lot and thus can use my physical address as an office address.
Have you reported this issue to the local authorities?
In Pennsylvania, unauthorized entry is considered trespassing under Title * § *(b).
Yes. They said its a civil problem but made a police report anyway.
What was the response from the police after you made the report?
In Pennsylvania, unauthorized entry is considered trespassing under Title * § *(b).
That i need to file a criminal complaint at the district court.
What is the name of your local district court? In Pennsylvania, you can file a private criminal complaint for trespassing under Title * § *(b).
Bangor District Court *
What is the exact location of your home?
Bangor District Court * is located at * South Main Street, Bangor, PA *. Phone: (*) *-*.
* Richmond Rd, Bangor, PA *
Based on your location, you can file a private criminal complaint for trespassing at the Bangor District Court *. Their contact details are: * South Main Street, Bangor, PA *. Phone: (*) *-*.
What if he's not trespassing himself but rather sending others to trespass?
Even if the landlord is not trespassing himself, sending others to trespass can still be considered illegal. Have you informed these potential renters that they are trespassing?
Yes
In Pennsylvania, it's illegal to aid, abet, or conspire to commit trespassing. You can include this in your complaint at Bangor District Court *.
What is the reference to that law?
The reference for aiding, abetting, or conspiring to commit trespassing in Pennsylvania is under Title * § * of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
And what if the property manager stole my tresspass signs?
Did you report the theft of your trespass signs to the police? In Pennsylvania, theft is a crime under Title * § * of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Yes
What was the police's response to your report about the stolen trespass signs?
That it's a landlord and tenant dispute and I'd have to file a criminal complaint with the court
What evidence do you have of the theft? In Pennsylvania, theft is a crime under Title * § *. You can include this in your complaint at Bangor District Court *.
Can i file multiple complaints on one form or do i need to file each one separately?
In Pennsylvania, it's generally recommended to file separate complaints for each distinct issue to ensure each is properly addressed.
Now the other is that the landlord has also refused to give me my written lease and community rules.
What steps have you taken to request your written lease and community rules from your landlord?
I requested in person and in certified letter.
Did you receive any response to your certified letter requesting the lease and community rules?
No.
In Pennsylvania, landlords are required to provide a written copy of the lease to tenants. You can file a complaint about this at Bangor District Court *.
What's the law?
In Pennsylvania, under the Landlord and Tenant Act of *, landlords are required to provide tenants with a written copy of the lease agreement.
What's the section?
The specific section is Section *.* of the Landlord and Tenant Act of * in Pennsylvania.
What if he told me he wouldn't give it until everyone in the park signs?
In Pennsylvania, under Section *.*, the landlord cannot withhold the lease until everyone signs. You have the right to receive your copy once you've signed.
Do you know how much it roughly xost to file?
The filing fee varies by court and the nature of the complaint. You should contact Bangor District Court at (*) *-* for specific information.
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