Eviction Notice Compliance Steps

Summary

Ignoring an official eviction notice can lead to serious consequences. Tenants have rights to a safe living environment and should verify any advice from landlords with legal professionals or authorities. Consulting with the Department of Code Enforcement or a local attorney is advisable.

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I received an order to vacate from the department of code enforment of the union township in new castle, pa. It says "The township of Union, Department of Code enforcement condemned the property at the above referenced address due to failure of payment and registration for * rental property registration period. You are herby notified that this is a violation of section IX of Union Township, Lawrence County, PA Ordinance *-* in which no person should occupy a residence other than the record owner unless he or she has filed proper documentation with Union Township. You are further ordered to immediately remove yourself from the premises on or before April *, *.
Hi ****, sorry to hear about your situation. Are you the property owner or a tenant? Also, have you communicated with the Union Township Department of Code Enforcement regarding this order?
I am a tenant
Hello ****, as a tenant in Pennsylvania, you have certain rights:
- The right to a safe and habitable living environment.
- The right to privacy.
- The right to be free from discriminatory housing practices.
Have you tried contacting your landlord regarding the notice?
She said to ignore it
Hello ****, while your landlord's advice may be well-intentioned, it's important to verify this with legal professionals or authorities. Ignoring an official order could lead to adverse consequences. You may want to consult directly with the Department of Code Enforcement or a local attorney to understand your position better.