This chapter is enacted to provide the uniform and equitable
distribution of the tax levies in the Borough of Burgettstown and
upon the inhabitants thereof and to promote the welfare of the inhabitants
of the Borough of Burgettstown by insuring that all rental properties
conform to the International Property Maintenance Code.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings as indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears
from the context:
A parcel of real estate, with or without improvements located
thereon, utilized by any person or persons for any activity carried
on or experienced for gain or profit in the Borough.
One or more rooms used for living and sleeping purposes,
arranged for occupancy by one family or by one or more persons.
A lessor, or person who acts as legal agent for the lessor,
of any parcel of real estate located in the Borough of Burgettstown,
or a lessor, or person who acts as legal agent for the lessor, of
any improvements on real estate or any building located in the Borough.
Any individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation.
A person who has the use, either by himself or with others,
of a dwelling unit or a business unit owned by a person other than
himself, for a period exceeding 30 days.
