Hatfield Borough Council has been considering an ordinance that will create a Residential Rental Property Inspection program. The proposed draft of the ordinance states the purpose of the ordinance “shall be to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, to establish rights and obligations of owners and occupants relating to residential rental units in the borough, and to encourage owners and occupants to maintain and improve the quality of life and quality of rental housing within the community.” The ordinance will require the registration of rental properties, an annual license and registration fee, and inspection upon registration of the residential rental unit “no less than once every three years.” It also sets forth minimum maintenance requirements. The borough council was scheduled to consider the proposed ordinance at a meeting on Dec. 4.
Source: Hatfield Borough; 11/2024