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Borough director: rental-inspection enforcement stepped up; notices sent, court hearings pending
Summary
The borough director told council enforcement of rental licenses increased in March, notices of violation were mailed and property owners have until April 15 to respond; point penalties depend on court outcomes.
West Chester borough staff told council enforcement of rental licenses intensified in March, and notices of violation have gone to owners who are not in full compliance.
The borough’s director said notices cover this year and the 2023–24 period and give property owners until April 15 to respond; otherwise staff will begin issuing citations. The director also said the borough added an affidavit on its website for owners who now occupy a unit and want to close a rental license.
The changes follow the council’s recent ordinance revision that treats any unit that is not owner-occupied as a rental, the…
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