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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Advertisement.--The treasurer shall advertise those properties which the treasurer intends to sell. The advertisement, which shall contain only a general description of the property, shall be made once a week for two successive weeks prior to the date set for sale in a newspaper of general circulation and in the legal newspaper printed and published in the city.
(b) Posting.--The treasurer shall also post a notice stating that the property will be sold at treasurer's sale for delinquent claims in a conspicuous place on, in front of or contiguous to each parcel of land advertised for sale, at least ten days prior to the day of sale. The posted notice shall contain the following information: the date, time and place at which the property shall be sold and a telephone number or address at which the owner can obtain additional information. Posting of similar information shall also occur at the offices of the treasurer.
(c) Failure.--Failure to advertise or post the property shall not set aside a sale if the owner has received notice by other means.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 27204. Advertisement and posting - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-53-ps-municipal-and-quasimunicipal-corporations/pa-st-sect-53-27204/
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