Moscow, PA Rent Control 2026
Moscow has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Moscow does not have rent control. Pennsylvania does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Moscow Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Moscow
Moscow landlords must follow Pennsylvania state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,252
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Pennsylvania rent control rules in Moscow and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Moscow's median rent of $1,252/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Moscow Rental Market Context
Moscow is the 424th-largest city in Pennsylvania (population 2,017). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,252/month, it falls in the above-average range for Pennsylvania rental costs — 10% above the state median of $1,138/month.
How Moscow Compares in Lackawanna County
Moscow ranks #12 of 13 cities in Lackawanna County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 75,805 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Carbondale | 8,796 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Old Forge | 8,612 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Archbald | 7,457 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Taylor | 6,246 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Dickson City | 6,002 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Moosic | 5,982 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Olyphant | 5,380 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Clarks Summit | 5,060 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Jessup | 4,488 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Jermyn | 2,130 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Moscow | 2,017 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
| Dalton | 1,289 | $1,252/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. All cities follow Pennsylvania state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Lackawanna County.
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