Cal. Civ. Code § 250.511
Remedy to Recover Possession by Ejectment Preserved
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Nothing contained in this article shall be construed as abolishing the right of any landlord to recover possession of any real property from a tenant by action of ejectment, or from instituting any amicable action of ejectment to recover possession of any real property by confessing judgment in accordance with the terms of any written contract or agreement.
Pennsylvania law under 68 P.S. § 250.511 makes clear that the landlord-tenant statutes in that article do not eliminate the traditional legal remedy known as ejectment. A landlord may still pursue an ejectment action in court to recover possession of real property, and may also use a confessed-judgment ejectment proceeding if a written contract or agreement authorizes it. This provision preserves these older common-law and contractual remedies alongside whatever procedures the article otherwise establishes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 68 P.S. § 250.511, property owners retain the option to pursue ejectment as a separate legal avenue to recover possession, independent of the summary eviction procedures described elsewhere in the article. Operators who have written lease agreements containing confession-of-judgment clauses may also initiate an amicable action of ejectment by confessing judgment under those contractual terms. Compliant operators generally ensure that any such clauses in their written agreements are clearly drafted and consistent with applicable Pennsylvania court rules before relying on them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 68 P.S. § 250.511 means that a landlord is not limited solely to the summary eviction process and may instead bring a formal ejectment action or, if the lease contains a confession-of-judgment clause, an amicable ejectment proceeding. Tenants who receive notice of an ejectment action or a confessed judgment should be aware that different procedural rules and timelines may apply compared to a standard eviction. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law can help explain what options may be available in response to an ejectment proceeding under this provision.
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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