Pennsylvania § 4318 - Nuisances and dangerous structures.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4318 — Nuisances and dangerous structures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4318. Nuisances and dangerous structures.
(a) Authorization.--A board of commissioners may prohibit and remove a nuisance or dangerous structure on public or private grounds, including, weeds, accumulations of municipal waste, the storage of abandoned or junked automobiles and obstructions or nuisances in the streets of the township.
(b) Powers.--The board of commissioners may:
(1) require the removal of a nuisance or dangerous structure by the owner or occupier of the grounds; or
(2) in default of the removal by the owner or occupier of grounds under paragraph (1), remove the nuisance or dangerous structure itself and collect the cost of removal, together with a penalty of 10% of the cost, in the manner provided by law for the collection of municipal claims, or by action of assumpsit without the filing of a claim, or the township may seek relief by bill in equity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4318
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4318 cover?
Section 4318 ("Nuisances and dangerous structures.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 4318?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4318" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 4318 apply to my situation?
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