Exemption of Other Property Located on Premises

Act 20 of 1951, § 404, under THE LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT OF 1951.

Act 20 of 1951, § 404

Section 404. Exemption of Other Property Located on Premises.--The following personal property located on premises occupied by a tenant shall be exempt from levy and sale on distress for rent, i.e., personal property--

(1) Necessarily put in possession of the tenant in the course of his business by those with whom the tenant deals or by those who employ the tenant;

(2) Actually held by the tenant for someone else in the course of trade, as agent or as consignee;

(3) Sold for a valuable consideration by the tenant before distress to any bona fide purchaser not privy to any fraud;

(4) ((4) repealed June 23, 2016, P.L.365, No.51)

(5) Of a decedent;

(6) Of the United States and its governmental agencies, or of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of any political subdivision thereof;

(7) Of any public service company, essential to the performance of its public functions; or,

(8) Cattle or stock taken by the tenant to be fed or cared for on the leased premises for a consideration to be paid by the owner.