My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Pennsylvania
First off, thanks in advance for your help. Currently, I'm in a less-than-ideal rental agreement in the city of pittsburgh. The landlord is continuously trying to use our security deposits to pay for things that we did not agree to, such as late fees they received for not paying our water bill on time. To clarify, the money for the water bill was paid with the rent on the first of the month. The water bill was due the 15th. They already had the money, but did not mail the check on time. This is just one example. We have been great tenants, keeping the property in good shape and always paying on time, but it seems they are going to do anything possible to keep our security deposit.
That being said, I know that landlords in Pennsylvania are required to provide receipt for the security deposit that shows the escrow account where these funds are being held. Our landlord did not do this. Do we have any legal course of action against them for this? And are we liable for late fees that come from their irresponsibility?
Thanks again!

