As a tenant you are responsible to review the documents given to you by the landlord and be familiar with the requirements for the rental property as outlined.
Tenant Notification Acknowledgment
In accordance with Section 803.3 of the Centre Region Building Safety & Property Maintenance Code, 2017 Edition, it is the responsibility of the tenant(s) to review the documents referenced and be familiar with the requirements for the rental property. All tenants on the lease shall sign the acknowledgement and return it to the person in charge. At a minimum, the following information should be provided to all tenants:
- Maximum occupancy for the residential property
- Maximum number of persons who can reside in the rental property
- If the property is a student home
- Regulations regarding dogs (if present)
- Regulations regarding property maintenance
- Regulations regarding refuse, parking, weeds and removal of snow and ice from sidewalks
- Information on the handling of recyclable materials
- Specific information regarding the State College Division of the Health and Neighborhood Services and the Centre Region Code Administration
- Fire safety certification
- Regulations regarding tampering with fire protection equipment
- Notification in writing of all scheduled inspections a minimum 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled inspection date
- Notice of regulations regarding roof occupancy and possible penalties
- Notice of regulations regarding unsanitary conditions in rental properties and regulations and possible penalties
Fire Safety Certification AgreementThe links to the municipal ordinances can be found here.
In accordance with Section 704.9 of the Centre Region Building Safety & Property Maintenance Code, 2017 Edition, it shall be the responsibility of the tenant(s) to verify that the life safety equipment, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors, where provided, are in working condition and the fire extinguisher is inspected and charged. All tenants on a lease shall sign the Certification and return it to the landlord.