Upper Darby to change use and occupancy inspection process on July 1

UPDATE 9/6/2024: 

Upper Darby Township has posted a notice that beginning on Oct. 1, the township will begin performing interior inspections along with exterior inspections for all property resales. The township has requested that resale applications and payment be submitted at least three to four weeks prior to the settlement date to allow for inspections to be performed, necessary permits to be issued, and any violations to be corrected. The township had originally set a date of July 1 to begin the inspections, but it was delayed. Suburban Realtors Alliance will continue to inform members about any further developments. 

Upper Darby Township will begin conducting interior and exterior inspections based on the standards within the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code beginning on July 1.

The township has made changes to the property resale page, which states:

“Please submit all resale applications along with payment at least 3-4 weeks prior to the settlement date to allow for inspections to be performed and any violations to be corrected. …

Once all violations have been fixed by the seller, final inspections have been completed, all permits have been closed out, and any additional paperwork has been completed correctly, then a Resale Certificate will be issued. This typically takes 10-14 business days.

If a property is being sold ‘as is’ a Conditional Resale Certificate may be issued after a Buyers Acceptance Form is completed and notarized, and the fee paid. All violations must be corrected within one year of applying for the resale certificate or violations will be issued.”

The Suburban Realtors Alliance is seeking additional information from the township as to the implementation of the changes, and we will continue to provide updates. Realtors are encouraged to contact the Alliance via our Municipal Inspection feedback form to share any relevant experiences working in Upper Darby.