The Lower Merion Township Building Department recently informed local landlords about proposed changes affecting rental properties. Township commissioners are considering a draft ordinance that includes these changes to the municipal code: 

• Removal of provisions for residential rental licensing and related definitions from Chapter 92 (Housing-Property Maintenance)
• Amendment of Chapter 75 (Fair Housing) to become Chapter 75 (Housing), retaining Fair Housing provisions while introducing student rental licensing 
• Updates to Chapter A167 (Fees) to establish a fee schedule for student and residential rental licensing 

The amendment will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during the board of commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The changes under consideration will be posted on the township website by Sept. 27. More information, including a presentation on the amendments, can be viewed here. The Alliance previously featured the proposed amendments in the Aug. 16 news briefs.
Source: Lower Merion Township