Swarthmore Borough has drafted a rental inspection ordinance that requires residential structures that are being used as non-owner-occupied dwelling units to be inspected first prior to tenant occupancy and at every subsequent change of the dwelling’s tenants. Rental inspections will aid in verifying that basic life-safety features are in place, stormwater is not infiltrating the public sewer system, and all renters have healthy and safe living accommodations. Read the draft ordinance here. At the Oct. 15 borough council meeting, the council discussed advertising the ordinance.
Source: Swarthmore Borough; 10/15/2024