(a) Authorization.--
(1) A land bank may file an action to quiet title to real property in which the land bank has an interest.
(2) A land bank may join in a single complaint to quiet title to one or more parcels of real property.
(3) For purposes of an action under this section, the land bank shall be deemed to be the holder of sufficient legal and equitable interests and possessory rights so as to qualify the land bank as an adequate complainant in the action.
(b) Procedural requirements.--
(1) Prior to the filing of an action to quiet title, the land bank must conduct an examination of title to determine the identity of any person possessing a claim or interest in or to the real property.
(2) Service of the complaint to quiet title shall be provided to interested parties as follows:
(i) By first class mail to the identity and address reasonably ascertainable by an inspection of public records.
(ii) In the case of occupied real property, by first class mail, addressed to "Occupant."
(iii) By posting a copy of the notice on the real property.
(iv) By publication.
(v) As ordered by the court.
(3) As part of the complaint to quiet title, the land bank must file an affidavit identifying:
(i) persons discovered under paragraph (1); and
(ii) the form of service under paragraph (2).
(c) Hearing.--
(1) The court shall schedule a hearing on the complaint within 90 days following filing of the complaint and as to all matters upon which an answer was not filed by an interested party.
(2) The court shall issue its final judgment within 120 days of the filing of the complaint.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 68 - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Section 2101 - Scope of chapter
Section 2102 - Legislative findings and purpose
Section 2104 - Creation and existence
Section 2109 - Acquisition of property
Section 2110 - Disposition of property
Section 2111 - Financing of land bank operations
Section 2112 - Borrowing and issuance of bonds
Section 2113 - Public records and public access
Section 2114 - Dissolution of land bank
Section 2115 - Conflicts of interest
Section 2116 - Construction, intent and scope
Section 2117 - Delinquent property tax enforcement
Section 2118 - Expedited quiet title proceedings
Section 2119 - Annual audit and report