Certificate of occupancy in Allentown, PA

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Hi All, I'm researching the Allentown, Pennsylvania area to possibly acquire my first property. However, I'm noticing on many listing they will have something in the description in reference to the CO. As-is buyer responsible for CO, Property will have CO by closing, or valid CO. My question is am I missing something? is there something I need to know about Allentown having issues with COs? Also any advice or information on do's and don'ts for a first time home buyer in Allentown please share. Greatly appreciate all feedback.

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Matthew MorrowBusiness Member
Investor · PA - NY - NJ · Member since 2019 · 936 posts · 337 votes
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@Chris Hidalgo

We do a large portion of our deals in Allentown and know the area very well. While the city has been tightening up its occupancy requirements, it’s ultimately up to the seller to decide whether they’ll handle the full inspection and complete any required work prior to the sale—or pass that responsibility to the buyer. We regularly see both scenarios play out.

At the end of the day, it’s all about preference. A property with a clear CO is always more appealing to buyers, but every deal is different.

Feel free to DM me or reach out through the info on my profile if you have any other questions—I’d be glad to help!
[email protected]484-791-6200
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