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Chester, PA local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationIn Chester, a landlord needs a license from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 442-5).

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Rental licensing / registration

In Chester, a landlord needs a license from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 442-5). Code text: "It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or operate or cause to be rented either as owner, operator, responsible agent, or manager any residential rental unit within the City of Chester without having registered their residential rental property and obtaining a residential rental license, as required by this article."

Verified Source: Chester Code, "ch. 442: Rental Property", § 442-5 · last checked 2026-10-16

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