Rental Properties Requirements

TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS/RENTERS:

If you are the owner of a rental property or a renter of a property in Franklin Park Borough you are required to inform the Borough with all tenant information.  In accordance with Ordinance 96-71, landlords are required to keep Borough records up to date with information regarding tenants or occupants .  

You are required to report any changes in tenants or occupants within thirty (30) days of the change. This information is required whether actual rent is collected or not.  Borough files must contain names of all tenants or occupants living within the Borough who are 18 years of age and older.  If the required information is not provided to Franklin Park Borough, you are subject to a fine of not more than $100 and the costs of prosecution. 

A request for updated renter information will be mailed to the owner of any rental property in April of each year.  However, if you need to report a change in renter/occupant any time during the year you can submit a Renter Information Form to the Borough in one of the following ways:

• Download the Renter Information Form, submit the completed form either in-person, by mail, placing it in the drop-off box or by email to dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.
• Complete the online Renter Information Form and submit it electronically.

Follow the link to view Franklin Park Borough’s Ordinance No. 96-17.