The Township of Chester requires the completion of a use and occupancy (U&O) inspection for property transfers. The process includes submitting the use and occupancy application (with sewer lateral information) and scheduling the township inspection early enough to be completed prior to settlement. The form gathers key details, such as owner and buyer information, settlement date, and sewer lateral status. An inspector will assess the property’s compliance with local codes, including checking for basic safety and habitability items, and verify sewer lateral connections. Note that the township is a separate municipality from Chester City, which recently repealed its own pre-sale inspection requirement for residential sales. More information about Chester Township’s requirements can be viewed in the SRA Municipal Database entry, which is available to members of Tri-County Suburban Realtors and the Bucks County Association of Realtors.