Rule 507. Notation and Return of Service; Waiver of Service.
(a) The magisterial district judge shall note on the docket the date that a service copy of the complaint was mailed to the tenant, and the sheriff or constable serving a copy of the complaint shall, at or before the time of the hearing, make proof of service on the form provided, which shall show the manner of service and the day, hour, and place thereof, as well as any unsuccessful attempts at service.
(b) The appearance of a tenant in person or by representative or the filing of a claim in the case shall be deemed a waiver of any defect in service but not a waiver of a defect in venue.
Source The provisions of this Rule 507 amended January 29, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 361; amended December 20, 2013, effective February 20, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 13; amended August 19, 2020, effective January 1, 2021, 50 Pa.B. 4491; amended April 25, 2024, effective January 1, 2025, 54 Pa.B. 2482. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (402941).
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