Pennsylvania § 5614 - Excess balance from sale.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5614 — Excess balance from sale., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5614. Excess balance from sale.
In the event of a sale under this chapter, the owner may satisfy the lien from the proceeds of the sale, but shall hold the balance, if any, for delivery on demand to the occupant. If the occupant does not claim the balance of the proceeds within six months of the date of the sale, the balance shall be deemed to be abandoned and unclaimed property subject to the custody and control of the occupant under Article XIII.1 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, and the owner shall report and pay the balance to the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall receive, hold and dispose of the balance in accordance with Article XIII.1 of The Fiscal Code.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5614 cover?
Section 5614 ("Excess balance from sale.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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