PA residential landlord tenant act, landlord refuses to fix defective condition, tenant's rights

Under Pennsylvania law, a landlord has a duty to maintain the leased premises in a safe condition for his or her tenants. It does not appear that the landlord did so in this case. You should contact a lawyer who specializes in personal injury law in your area. Do not assume that the landlord has no insurance just because the landlord told you so. Further, even if the landlord has no insurance, you may still be able to recover on any judgment you obtain by taking the assets of the landlord, including bank accounts, the house, the landlord's car, etc.