Anyone Self-Managing in Pottstown, PA?

Question

First-time landlord with some specific questions about self-managing rentals in Pottstown, PA.  Anyone out there doing the same that could field a few questions specific to the City's requirements?  FWIW... I read all 19 pages of posts after searching "Pottstown" on the forum and got a bunch of good [and bad] info, but I need more.

Scott Seydor · Answer

Makes sense.  Thanks!

Clark Kirkpatrick · Answer

@Scott Seydor I've been in dozens of Pottstown rentals and never seen a certificate like that passage describes. The inspectors don't look for that, and they come through at least every 2 years, so I wouldn't worry about that bit.

For your home address, most people do put their actual home address, and other people feel that it's overreach on the part of the borough. The legal way to avoid providing your home address is to put title to the property in a land trust, which precludes anyone from demanding to know the beneficiary's identification without a court order. Other people who have a PO box just put the physical address of their post office, and then say "suite 57" or whatever the PO box number is.

Scott Seydor · Answer

Nice!  I've got a bunch of questions.  Off the bat, I'm wondering about the city-required rental registration that has to be posted within the units.  For this signage, do I create it, or is it some sort of certificate that I get from the city?  Assuming I just stick it on the inside of the front door?  Also, do I really need to give them my address, or can/should I get a PO box for this?

From the Borough Rental Code:Every owner, operator, responsible agent or manager shall display the residential rental registration or residential rental license in each residential rental unit. The residential rental registration or residential rental license shall include the following information:(1) The name, mailing address and telephone number of the owner, operator, responsible agent or manager.(2) The evenings and hours on which garbage and recycling are to be placed curbside for collection.(3) The telephone number to call to register complaints regarding the physical condition of the residential rental unit.(4) The telephone number for emergency police, fire and medical services.(5) The date of expiration of the residential rental license.(6) A summary of the owner's and occupant's duties under this Part.

Clark Kirkpatrick · Answer

I do!

What info are you looking for?