Reminder: Warminster Municipal Authority requires sewer certification

Warminster Municipal Authority requires a certification request, a property inspection and an application for service for all sales or transfers of property in its service area, including deed transfers and $1 sales.

The inspection is in addition to the Warminster Township use and occupancy (U&O) inspection.

1. Even if the township issues a U&O certificate without a sewer certificate, the buyer could lose out if the sewer inspection is not completed, because: The authority can now demand that the inspection take place, placing all responsibility on the new owner;
2. If the lateral is found to be damaged, the seller now doesn’t have to make the repair or contribute to the cost; and
3. The authority could potentially place a lien on the property prior to the next sale if a necessary repair isn’t made. Visit the Warminster Municipal Authority website for more information.

See also: Don't Forget the Authorities (blog post)

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