A Pottstown landlord has been ordered by a commonwealth court judge to pay over $62,000 in fines — $250 per day for 249 days of noncompliance — after repeatedly failing to file annual tenancy reports, submit a completed rental license application, and comply with inspection procedures for the property at 402 Beech St. The ruling, which borough officials say might be the largest fine ever secured in an ordinance enforcement case, coincides with Pottstown's announcement of stepped-up efforts to pursue habitual violators, including more aggressive legal strategies aimed at protecting public health and neighborhood safety. The landlord, Terrence R. Yoast, faced similar charges in 2022. Borough Manager Justin Keller warned that property owners who ignore violation notices should expect escalating consequences “through more stringent and enforceable legal measures.” Read the borough press release here.
Source: Pottstown Mercury; 5/5/2026