Luz. Cnty. Pa. 1309

As amended through January 1, 2018
Rule 1309 - Award
1. The Boards of Arbitrators shall file its findings and award, if any, as well as any written opinion (as in its discretion it may choose to submit), within three (3) business days from the conclusion of the hearing in each case.

If a member of the panel dissents from the majority's findings or award, that arbitrator shall so state on the award form and may, in his or her discretion, submit an opinion indicating the reason(s) for such dissent.

2. The Report and Award shall be in the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 1312.
3. Arbitrators may not award punitive damages.
4. Arbitrators may award costs.
5. Arbitrators may award possession in Landlord/Tenant matters.
6. Arbitrators may award possession and monetary value of the property or special damages sustained in a replevin action.
7. Monetary awards shall not exceed the jurisdictional limit of $50,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs.
8. Arbitrators may award delay damages when that issue is properly pending in the action.

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