Judge Donna Long Brightbill

Applies to

Complaint

If the Landlord receives the Declaration before the case begins, the Landlord must file a copy with the Complaint.

Applies to

Hearing request

The Landlord may challenge the truth and/or applicability of a Declaration by requesting, in writing, a hearing.

Applies to

Declaration

After a Declaration is deemed invalid, the Tenant may refile it with proof of changed circumstances showing that its criteria are satisfied.

A Declaration may be filed at any stage before the Tenant is removed from the property.

If the Declaration is provided after the case is filed, either party must file a copy with the magisterial district judge as soon as possible.

When the Landlord requests a hearing on a Declaration, the judge must set it within 15 days, or as soon thereafter as the schedule permits.

To invoke the CDC Order’s protection, a tenant must provide the landlord with an executed copy of the specified declaration.

Each adult listed on the lease, rental agreement, or housing contract must complete and provide a declaration to the landlord.

The magisterial district judge must deliver a copy of the hearing notice to all parties.

Format

DOCX

Submit two paper copies of this Order to the Legislative Reference Bureau and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format only to bulletin(a)palrb.us for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin;

Motions must be written, with each allegation in its own numbered paragraph.

All papers, pleadings, and documents filed with the Court must use 8½-by-11-inch paper.