Rental Properties
In accordance with this Ordinance, no residential rental dwelling unit shall be occupied unless a Certificate of Compliance has been issued by the Borough Code Official. A residential rental property is required to be inspected prior to occupancy and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance. A Certificate of Compliance will be good for thirty-six months. This Ordinance will also apply to any hotel or motel type facility which permits occupancy on a weekly or monthly basis.
The following enforcement action may be taken if a property owner fails to comply with the Ordinance.
§5-413 – The property owner can be cited, fined up to $1,000.00 or imprisoned for up to 30 days.
§5-405 – No residential dwelling unit can be occupied unless a Certificate of Compliance is issued. Failure to comply can result in the eviction of tenants until compliance is obtained