Pennsylvania Code
Title 246 - MINOR COURT CIVIL RULES
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 500 - ACTIONS FOR THE RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY
Rule 506 - Service of Complaint

Universal Citation: 246 PA Code ยง 506

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024

A. The magisterial district judge shall serve the complaint by mailing a copy of it to the tenant's last known address by first class mail and noting on the docket the date of such mailing, and by delivering a copy of it for service to the sheriff of, or any certified constable in, the county in which the office of the magisterial district judge is situated. If this service is not available to the magisterial district judge, service may be made by any certified constable of the Commonwealth. The officer receiving the copy shall serve it by handing it to the tenant or to an adult person in charge for the time being of the premises possession of which is sought to be recovered or, if none of the above is found, by posting it conspicuously on those premises.

B. The copy shall be served at least five days before the hearing.

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