HOA fine laws in Pennsylvania

68 Pa.C.S. § 5302 (Uniform Condominium Act); § 5102 (Uniform Planned Community Act) · reviewed 2026-08-22

Pennsylvania follows the uniform acts, which require notice and a hearing before penalties.

Your first move in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's uniform acts give you a hearing before the executive board. Request it in writing and ask for the enforcement history to test whether the rule is applied evenly.

How Pennsylvania differs

Pennsylvania applies its uniform planned-community and condominium acts in parallel, so the right statute depends on how your community was formed.

Pennsylvania HOA fine rules at a glance

Written notice required: Notice and an opportunity to be heard before a penalty
Right to cure: Reasonable cure period under the uniform acts
Hearing rights: Right to a hearing before the executive board
Fine caps: No statutory dollar cap; penalties must be reasonable
Liens from unpaid fines: Fines may be part of the assessment lien where authorized
Foreclosure limits: Foreclosure available for assessment liens with a 3-year lien window
Where to complain: Pennsylvania Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection — (800) 441-2555
Small claims limit: $12,000

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Common questions

Can an HOA in Pennsylvania fine me without notice?

Notice and an opportunity to be heard before a penalty Reasonable cure period under the uniform acts

Is there a limit on HOA fines in Pennsylvania?

No statutory dollar cap; penalties must be reasonable

Do I get a hearing before an HOA fine in Pennsylvania?

Right to a hearing before the executive board

Can an unpaid HOA fine become a lien on my home in Pennsylvania?

Fines may be part of the assessment lien where authorized Foreclosure available for assessment liens with a 3-year lien window

Next steps

This platform provides general information and community-organizing tools, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and by governing document. If you are facing a significant fine, a lien, or foreclosure risk, talk to a licensed attorney in your state.