Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
certificate of occupancy
Does the law require a certificate of occupancy before property can be transferred and occupied?
Asked on 7/24/01, 10:24 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson
Retired from practice of law
Re: certificate of occupancy
All new construction properties do require a certificate of occupancy to be issued before conveyance to the first buyer/occupier.
Each township or municipality has different requirements about certificates on sales of other than new construction. You should check with the township where the property is located. This is usually the responsibility of the seller, unless parties have agreed otherwise.
Answered on 7/25/01, 10:59 am