Cal. Civ. Code § 250.206
Statement of Escrowed Funds
Operative Text
Whenever an agency or department certifies that a dwelling is uninhabitable and a tenant elects to pay rent into an escrow account established under the act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P.L.1534, No.536), referred to as the City Rent Withholding Act, it shall be the duty of the certifying agency or department to submit a monthly statement of escrowed funds to the landlord affected by first class mail. (206 added Dec. 18, 1984, P.L.1003, No.203) ARTICLE III. RECOVERY OF RENT BY ASSUMPSIT AND DISTRESS.
Under 68 P.S. § 250.206, when a government agency or department officially certifies a dwelling as uninhabitable and a tenant chooses to deposit rent into an escrow account under Pennsylvania's City Rent Withholding Act, the certifying agency or department takes on a specific ongoing obligation. That obligation is to send the affected landlord a monthly statement — by first-class mail — detailing the funds held in escrow. This rule ensures landlords receive regular, formal notice of how much rent money is being held and under what circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 68 P.S. § 250.206, when a property you manage has been certified uninhabitable and a tenant is paying rent into an escrow account under the City Rent Withholding Act, the certifying agency is required to mail you a monthly statement of those escrowed funds. Compliant operators generally keep records of each monthly statement received and track the accumulating escrow balance, since those funds remain tied to the property's habitability status. If monthly statements are not arriving by first-class mail as required by § 250.206, contacting the certifying agency to confirm your mailing address on file is a common administrative step.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 68 P.S. § 250.206 establishes that once a dwelling is certified uninhabitable and you elect to pay rent into an escrow account under the City Rent Withholding Act, the certifying agency bears a legal duty to keep your landlord informed through monthly mailed statements. This provision is part of a broader framework designed to create transparency around withheld rent, which can be relevant if disputes arise about the escrow balance or the landlord's awareness of the situation. Tenants navigating this process may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Pennsylvania's rent withholding procedures under § 250.206.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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