Yes, landlords in Pennsylvania are allowed to use tenant screening reports, including credit and background checks, as part of their rental application process. Purpose. This handbook provides useful information about renting an apartment, fair housing laws and some of the basics of landlord-tenant law .What do I have to do to qualify as a HCVP landlord? The landlord has to be willing to participate in the HCV program and have a unit that can pass inspection. When a tenant moves out, the landlord must return the security deposit within 30 days. I would wait one week and follow up. A good company will not ghost you, even if they are picking from multiple applicants. When a tenant moves out, the landlord must return the security deposit within 30 days. Yes, you can file an Arbitration appeal within 30 days at the Floor counter in the Department of Court Records. If the tenant breaks the lease under this argument, keep in mind they may only do it 30 days after the next rent period starts.