Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
The Falls Township Board of Supervisors voted to Monday evening to ease the inspection process for homebuying.
Officials reviewed the previous ordinance before adopting the amended process.
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Officials met with representatives from apartment complexes and the Suburban Realtors Alliance as they worked to reform the inspection process for homes and rental units, solicitor Lauren Gallagher said.
The new regulations get rid of the existing residential resale inspection process and replaces it with a certification of major components, including the heating system, chimney, sewer system, and electrical panel. At the time the components are certified, a certificate of occupancy will be issued, according to Falls Township Manager Matt Takita, who also serves as the chief code enforcement officer and zoning officer.
Those buying a home will be made aware of open violations or outstanding permit violations on the property prior to purchase, the township manager said.
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“We do not require a home inspection,” Takita said. “That’s going to be between the buyer and the seller.”
The ordinance also will begin a rental unit inspection program that is similar to those in other towns.
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New annual inspections will check indoor and outdoor common areas at apartment complexes. Apartment units that have been occupied for three years or more will have interior inspections, Takita said.
Each apartment complex will begin a tenants registry of those who have three or more years of residence.
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