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Eviction in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Where eviction cases are filed in Fayette County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Fayette County

Eviction court
Fayette County Magisterial District Courts (14th Judicial District, 7 offices) — Magisterial district court Court page
Notice before filing (state law)
10-day written notice to quit. Pennsylvania rules
Renter households
15,235 (28% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Fayette County

Eviction cases in Fayette County are heard by the Fayette County Magisterial District Courts (14th Judicial District, 7 offices) (Magisterial district court).

Court eviction page

Landlord-tenant complaints go to the magisterial district judge for the area where the property is. The county directory lists seven offices: 14-1-01 (724-439-2954), 14-1-02 (724-628-8060), 14-2-01 (724-439-2644), 14-2-02 (724-437-0557), 14-2-03 (724-785-6966), 14-3-02 (724-583-1620), 14-3-04 (724-736-0570).

The Pennsylvania eviction process

Pennsylvania state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Fayette County:

  1. Written notice to quit: 10 days (nonpayment), 15 or 30 days (lease end/breach) unless waived in the lease (68 P.S. § 250.501)
  2. Landlord files a landlord-tenant complaint with the magisterial district judge
  3. Summons issued for a hearing not less than 7 nor more than 10 days from the date of the summons; served personally, by mail, or by posting (68 P.S. § 250.502)
  4. Hearing; judgment for possession, damages and rent (68 P.S. § 250.503(a))
  5. Tenant may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas within 10 days of judgment (residential); appeal stays eviction only if rent/judgment amount is deposited (68 P.S. § 250.513)
  6. After the 5th day following judgment (court rules: 10 days), landlord requests writ/order of possession; it is served within 48 hours and executed on the 11th day after service (68 P.S. § 250.503(b))
  7. Removal by constable or sheriff; nonpayment-only tenants can stop the writ by paying rent in arrears and costs before execution (§ 503(c))

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Rent in Fayette County

Median gross rent in Fayette County: $793/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Fayette County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Fayette County?
Eviction cases in Fayette County are filed with the Fayette County Magisterial District Courts (14th Judicial District, 7 offices).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Fayette County?
Summit Legal Aid - Uniontown Office.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.