Landlord Tenant Appeals

LANDLORD-TENANT APPEALS

Tenant has ten days from date of District Judge’s decision to appeal judgment if they wish to stay on property.
- If requesting an appeal more than 10 days from Magisterial District Judge's eviction decision:
- Individuals can check the Bucks County Law Library for information about filing a Petition for nunc pro tunc
Access appeal form by visiting Notice Of Appeal From Magisterial District Judge Judgement
Supreme Court Cover Sheet Cover Sheet Cover Sheet For Common Pleas Civil Filings
The judgment must be from a Bucks County District Judge.
Tenant must include copy of District Judge’s decision (notice of judgment transcript) along with the participants list
Filing Fee:

$258.25, to be paid by Cash, Check, Money Order or Credit Card

Rent to be posted:

The lesser amount of either three months’ rent or current arrears as stated on judgment. This also must be paid with cash, check or money order time of filing appeal.
Rent is due to Prothonotary Office every 30 days from date of filing appeal.
If filing Section 8 - Tenant will pay 1/3 of current month’s rent at time of filing appeal and 2/3 of current month’s rent 20 days later.

An In Forma Pauperis (IFP) is available for individuals that may qualify IFP Form

Legal Aide of Southeastern PA
Bucks County - Bristol Office
1290 Veterans Hwy, Box 809
Bristol, PA 19007

Phone: 215-781-1111
Fax: 215-781-1116

Bucks County Bar Association
135 East State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

Phone: 215-348-9413
Fax: 215-348-3277