Pennsylvania HOA & Condo Association Laws
Pennsylvania’s parallel uniform acts govern condos (post-1980) and planned communities (post-1997), with 2018 amendments adding alternative dispute resolution and bylaw transparency requirements.
Which statutes apply in Pennsylvania?
- Condominiums
- Pennsylvania Uniform Condominium Act (68 Pa. C.S. § 3101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Pennsylvania Uniform Planned Community Act (68 Pa. C.S. § 5101 et seq.)
Key compliance rules for Pennsylvania boards and managers
- UCA/UPCA budget adoption, meetings, and records rights
- Complaint procedures and ADR provisions added by Act 17 of 2018
- Statutory limited warranty on new condo construction
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are mandatory (68 Pa. C.S. § 3407 / § 5407) with assessments, capital expenditures, reserves, and litigation; buyers get a 5-day rescission window.
Running associations in Pennsylvania?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Pennsylvania compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Pennsylvania?
Condominiums in Pennsylvania are governed by the Pennsylvania Uniform Condominium Act (68 Pa. C.S. § 3101 et seq.). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Pennsylvania Uniform Planned Community Act (68 Pa. C.S. § 5101 et seq.).
Are resale disclosures required in Pennsylvania?
Resale certificates are mandatory (68 Pa. C.S. § 3407 / § 5407) with assessments, capital expenditures, reserves, and litigation; buyers get a 5-day rescission window.
What software helps Pennsylvania associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Pennsylvania compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania before acting.