In July and August, New Britain adopted changes to the borough’s residential resale and residential rental laws. Ordinance 428 created a program requiring occupancy permits upon sale of residential properties, with an inspection prior to issuance. The ordinance is in compliance with the Pennsylvania Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act, as amended by Act 133 of 2016, allowing occupancy, temporary occupancy or temporary access permits, as well as a minimum 12-month time period for code-related repairs to be completed. Ordinance 429 added an inspection component to existing rental property registration requirements. According to the ordinance, relying on “complaint-based” inspections was an inadequate means to ensure the safety of rental housing. New Britain Borough has posted the new Residential Use and Occupancy Permit and Residential Rental Registration Form on the Forms, Fees and Applications page of the borough website.
Source: New Britain Borough