68 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25

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68 Pa.C.S. § 2501 Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Business." An association as defined in 15 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions), not including a limited liability company. "Chief assessor." Any of the following: (1) In a county of the first class, the chief assessment officer, or any successor officer, appointed to direct the office of property assessment or make and supervise the making of all assessments and valuations of all subjects of real property taxation in any successor office. (2) In a county of the second class, the chief assessment officer, or any successor officer, appointed to direct the office of property assessments or make and supervise the making of all assessments and valuations of all subjects of real property taxation in any successor office. (3) In a county of the second class A, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth class, or home rule county formerly of any of those classifications, the individual appointed by the board of county commissioners, or the body or individual exercising the equivalent authority in a home rule county, with the advice of the board of assessment appeals, in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. § 8831 (relating to chief assessor). "Limited liability company." As defined in 15 Pa.C.S. § 102. "List." A property contact list established and maintained by a chief assessor under section 2502 (relating to establishment). "Owner-occupant real property." A real property that is owned and occupied by an individual as the individual's principal residence and domicile. "Real property owner." Includes a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, other association, estate, trust, foundation or individual.

68 Pa.C.S. § 2502 Establishment.

A chief assessor shall establish and maintain a list for the real properties located within the county. Cross References. Section 2502 is referred to in section 2501 of this title.

68 Pa.C.S. § 2503 Requirement.

Contact information for a real property shall be added to the list as follows: (1) within 30 days of purchase of a real property within the county, a real property owner shall submit contact information to the chief assessor in the manner and form prescribed by the chief assessor who shall add the contact information to the list; or (2) if a real property owner is cited for a violation of a municipal ordinance or code, the municipality shall collect the contact information for the real property and relay the contact information to the chief assessor who shall add the contact information to the list.

68 Pa.C.S. § 2504 Exemption.

This chapter shall not apply to an owner-occupant real property.

68 Pa.C.S. § 2505 Contact information.

(a) Contact information.--The following contact information shall be provided to the chief assessor when required or permitted: (1) If the buyer or owner of a real property is an individual, the individual's name, residential address, telephone number and email address. (2) If the buyer or owner of a real property is a business, the business's name, business address and telephone number and email address of one owner or employee of the business. The owner or business shall provide the contact information of an individual, representative or employee who has the authority and ability to repair, maintain or otherwise remedy a problem or municipal code violation for the real property, including the individual, representative or employee's name, address, telephone number and email address to the chief assessor. (3) If the buyer or owner of a real property is a limited liability company, the name of the company, company address and telephone number and email address of one member or manager with ownership interest or right in the limited liability company. The owner or limited liability company shall provide the contact information of an individual, representative or employee who has the authority and ability to repair, maintain or otherwise remedy a problem or municipal code violation for the real property, including the individual, representative or employee's name, address, telephone number and email address to the chief assessor. (b) Changes.--If the contact information collected under subsection (a) changes, the real property owner or the owner's representative shall notify the chief assessor with current information within 30 days. If the owner fails to notify the chief assessor of changes, the owner may be subject to penalties under section 2507 (relating to penalties).

68 Pa.C.S. § 2506 Access to information on list.

A municipality may request contact information for a real property from the chief assessor. The chief assessor shall share the information with the requester if the municipality demonstrates a reasonable need and use for the contact information, which shall include a discussion with the real property owner regarding real property maintenance and upkeep. The request must include an affirmation that the requested information will not be used for commercial purposes or purposes other than those made in the request.

68 Pa.C.S. § 2507 Penalties.

A county may levy a fine of up to $500 against a real property owner or the owner's representative that intentionally or knowingly provides false or incorrect contact information or intentionally or knowingly fails to update contact information with the chief assessor as required by this chapter. Cross References. Section 2507 is referred to in section 2505 of this title.

68 Pa.C.S. § 2508 Confidentiality.

A program participant under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6703 (relating to address confidentiality program) may not be required to provide their actual address or have it disclosed under this chapter. SUBPART B CONDOMINIUMS Chapter 31. General Provisions 32. Creation, Alteration and Termination of Condominiums 33. Management of the Condominium 34. Protection of Purchasers Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 8 of Act 168 of 1992 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability of amendments.

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