Cal. Civ. Code § 398.17
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This act shall take effect in 60 days.
Pennsylvania's 68 P.S. § 398.17 establishes that the statute containing this provision did not take effect immediately upon enactment; instead, it became operative 60 days after the legislation was signed into law. This delayed effective date gave all affected parties a window to become aware of and prepare for the new requirements before they applied. The provision itself does not create ongoing rights or obligations but rather sets the timeline for when the rest of the act's rules began to govern conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 68 P.S. § 398.17, the act's requirements did not apply on the day it was signed — property owners and managers had a 60-day period before the law's substantive provisions became enforceable. Compliant operators generally use such transition windows to review new requirements, update lease templates, and train staff before the rules take effect. Understanding this effective-date provision helps clarify which tenancies or transactions were subject to the act from the outset.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 68 P.S. § 398.17 means that the protections and requirements created by this act did not apply immediately when the legislation passed, but rather kicked in 60 days later. Tenants whose situations arose before that effective date may find that different rules applied to their circumstances at that time. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify whether the act's provisions were in force during any particular period relevant to a housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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