It has been found by the Borough Council of the Borough of Economy to
be to the best interest of the community and to the health, safety and welfare
of the residents thereof if the Borough adopts a procedure whereby the names
and addresses of persons who lease or rent leased premises in the Borough
can be compiled so as to aid in the establishment of a reliable and complete
record of all persons residing in the Borough for use in imposing appropriate
taxes applicable equally to all residents and for other lawful purposes generally.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
LEASED PREMISES
A home or building or any part thereof, an apartment, a mobile home
or a mobile home lot in the Borough of Economy, leased or rented to any person.
It shall be the duty of all owners of leased premises and of all persons
who assist in the rental process as agents, brokers or otherwise in the leasing
or rental of leased premises within the limits of the Borough of Economy and
who provide or lease premises for human habitation to register with the Borough
Secretary at the Borough office the names and addresses of all persons who
have leased or rented or otherwise arranged for the occupation of leased promises
as defined herein
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more
than $300, together with costs of the proceedings, or, upon default of payment
of such fine and costs, by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not
more than 30 days.