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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Upon presentation of any such petition by any municipality or municipalities having an interest therein, or by the other party concerned, the court shall fix a day, not more than thirty days thereafter for a hearing thereon. At least five days' notice of such hearing shall be given to all the taxing authorities having tax or municipal claims against such real estate, and notice shall also be given by publication in at least one newspaper of general circulation published in the county, setting forth a description of the property, the total amount of taxes, municipal claims, penalties and interest due, and costs, and also all moneys expended by the county in the demolition and removal of any building or structure on such property, or the repair thereof, in order to make the same safe pursuant to an order by the authorities of the political subdivision in which the property is located after such building or structure had been condemned as unsafe, and all moneys expended by the county on order of the Pennsylvania State Police or an assistant to the Pennsylvania State Police in removing or remedying any condition on such property that is found to be a fire menace or hazard, and the amount which it is proposed to accept in compromise or redemption or for the sale of said property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 5878c. Hearing and notice - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-72-ps-taxation-and-fiscal-affairs/pa-st-sect-72-5878c/
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