Rule 2958.2.Notice of Execution Served With Notice of Sale of Real Property.
Adopted April 1, 1996 · Last amended October 15, 2004 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceAs an alternative, written notice in the Rule 2965 form is served with the notice of sale of real property at least thirty days before the sale.
(a)Written notice substantially in the form prescribed by Rule 2965 shall be served upon the defendant at least thirty days prior to the sheriff’s sale if the property to be levied upon consists solely of
(1)real property, or
(2)real property and personal property to be sold with the real property pursuant to Section 9604(a) of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(b)The notice shall be served with the written notice of sale of real property and shall be governed by the provisions of Rule 3129.2(c).
Plain-English Summary
This rule provides a second notice route, used when real property is to be sold. The plaintiff serves a notice in the Rule 2965 form together with the sale notice, at least thirty days before the sale, again giving the debtor an opportunity to act before the property is sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is this notice route used?
When execution proceeds against real property; the notice goes out with the notice of the sale.
How much advance notice is required?
At least thirty days before the sale of the real property.
Official Note
Official Note: Section 9604(a) of the Uniform Commercial Code, 13 Pa.C.S. § 9604(a) relates to the rights of a secured party when the agreement covers real and personal property. The notice required by this rule must be served only when the plaintiff has not proceeded under Rule 2958.1 requiring at least thirty days notice prior to the filing of the praecipe for writ of execution. Rule 2957(b) governing the praecipe for the writ of execution requires a certification that notice has been given as provided by this rule. Rule 2959(a)(3) requires a petition for relief from a confessed judgment to be filed within thirty days after service of notice pursuant to this rule.
Official Note:Rule 3129.2(c) governing notice of the sale of real property provides for the manner of service, the return of service and the timeliness of the service.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2958.2 adopted April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1806; amended October 15, 2004, effective immediately, 34 Pa.B. 5890. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (260388).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:notice with sale of real propertyreal property execution notice