Pennsylvania § 4708 - Abatement of nuisances.
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§ 4708. Abatement of nuisances.
(a) General rule.--If the board of health, or health officer if there is no board of health, finds a condition or premises to be a nuisance to the health of the residents of the township, the board of health or health officer shall issue a written order of abatement directed to the owner, agent of the owner or the occupant of the premises. The order, which shall be a public record, shall state that the conditions specified in the order constitute a nuisance and order an abatement of the nuisance within a specified reasonable time.
(b) Noncompliance.--Upon noncompliance of the order under subsection (a), the board shall issue a written order to the health officer directing removal or abatement of the nuisance. An order shall be executed by the health officer or an agent of the health officer. The expense of the execution of the order shall be recoverable as a nuisance claim from the owner of the premises with a 10% penalty.
(c) Other relief.--In lieu of or in addition to the procedures under subsections (a) and (b), the board of commissioners may seek relief from a nuisance or threatened nuisance by an action at law or in equity. The board of commissioners may seek guidance of the board or health officer in determining the nature of the relief requested.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4708
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4708 cover?
Section 4708 ("Abatement of nuisances.") 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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