Pennsylvania § 6144 - Relief for inherited property.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6144 — Relief for inherited property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6144. Relief for inherited property.
Where property is inherited by will or intestacy, the devisee or heir shall be given the opportunity to make payments on reasonable terms to correct code violations or to enter into a remediation agreement under section 6131(b)(1)(iii) (relating to municipal permit denial) with a municipality to avoid subjecting the devisee's or heir's other properties to asset attachment or denial of permits and approvals on other properties owned by the devisee or heir.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6144
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6144 cover?
Section 6144 ("Relief for inherited property.") 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 § 6144?
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