Pennsylvania Security Deposit Interest After Two Years

Section 511.2 applies after the second anniversary of the escrow deposit. Covered funds over $100 are subject to the statutory escrow-account framework; when money is required to be interest-bearing, the landlord may retain a one-percent annual administrative amount and the balance belongs to the tenant.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited

Interest section beginsAfter 2nd anniversary

Section 511.2(c).

Administrative amount1% per year

Section 511.2(b) allows this amount when the statutory interest-bearing rule applies.

Ask for the escrow record

Depository name/address notice.
Deposit amount.
Lease anniversary dates.
Interest paid and any administrative deduction.

Statewide baseline only. Local rules and the exact tenancy facts can change the analysis. This page is educational information, not legal advice.

Official sources

Pennsylvania General AssemblySection 511.1–511.2 — escrow limits and interest ↗

Primary law for first-year and later-year deposit limits, escrow notice and interest after the second anniversary.

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