Alle. Cnty. Pa. 703

As amended through April 9, 2024

Rule 703 - Notification and Service of the Petition

(1) The petitioner shall conspicuously post the Notice of the Filing of the Petition, including the Allegheny County docket number, the Order and the hearing date, on the subject property pursuant to 1104(d)(1) of the Act. The Notice of the Filing of the Petition shall be substantially in the form set forth below (See FORM 703).

(2) A copy of the Notice and Petition, including all exhibits, shall be served pursuant to the Act on the following individuals and entities:

(a) The owner(s) of the subject property;

(b) The solicitor of the municipality (political subdivision) in which the subject property is located;

(c) The Allegheny County Law Department (445 Fort Pitt Blvd # 300, Pittsburgh PA 15219);

(d) All municipal authorities known to have provided service to the subject property; and

(e) All lienholders.

(3) Except as set forth in subsection (a) below, service shall be made by registered or certified mail to each of the above individuals and entities at their last known address. If service cannot be completed by registered or certified mail, service must be completed in accordance with 1104(d) (2-5) of the Act.

(a) Service may be effectuated by email upon any entity or individual that has agreed to accept service by email.

(4) Proof of service of the Notice and Petition shall be filed with the Department of Court Records. Proof of service shall include an executed affidavit of service by posting and one of the following:

(a) a signed return receipt of the certified or registered mail attached to an Affidavit of Service, or

(b) an executed affidavit of personal service if service is completed by personal service, or

(c) an affidavit filed by the serving party evidencing service by email pursuant to 3(a), or

(d) by a filed acceptance of service by the party served, or

(e) If service is made by alternative(e) If service is made by alternative means pursuant to Order of Court, then proof of service shall be made pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 430.

(5)FORM 703 -Notice of Filing of a Petition for the Appointment of a Conservator

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION

,

Petitioner,

No.: CS

v.

,

Respondent.

No.: CS

NOTICE OF FILING OF

A PETITION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR

A petition has been filed under the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, 68 P.S. §§ 1101-1111 (2008), for appointment of a Conservator to take possession of and rehabilitate the property located at:

_________________Block & Lot No.No._________________

A hearing on the Petition for the Appointment of a Conservator will be scheduled by the Court. As required by local rule, the Petitioner shall serve or mail a copy of this Notice, the Petition for the Appointment of a Conservator together with all exhibits, and a copy of the court order scheduling a hearing. A copy of this Notice (without the Petition for the Appointment of a Conservator, exhibits or court order) will also be posted at the property.

YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS NOTICE BECAUSE PUBLIC RECORDS REVEAL THAT YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Owner of Property at issue. If you are the record owner or an owner claiming a right to title to the premises and want to be heard in this matter, you must file an answer and appear at the hearing. If you do not file an answer, the court may proceed without you and you may lose your rights to the property. A conservator may be appointed to take possession of the property, incur expenses that will be a lien against the property, and sell the property. You will still be responsible for your obligations as the owner, including expenses incurred by the conservator.

Lienholder/Secured Creditors. If you are a lien holder or other secured creditor and want to be heard in this matter, you must file a petition to intervene and you may seek to be appointed as Conservator. If you do not file an answer, the court may proceed without you and you may lose your rights to the property. A conservator may be appointed to take possession of the property, incur expenses that will be a lien against the property, and sell the property. The conservator lien may have priority over your lien or other rights.

Allegheny County/ Political Subdivision/ Municipality. As a political subdivision in which the property is located, you may file a petition to intervene and may seek to be appointed as the conservator.

You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office below to find out where you can get legal help.

Lawyer Referral Service

Allegheny County Bar Association

400 Koppers Building

436 Seventh Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Telephone: (412) 261-5555

https://www.getapittsburghlawyer.com/

Lleve esta demanda a un abogado immediatamente. Si no tiene abogado o si tiene el dinero suficiente de pagar tal servicio, vaya en persona o llame por telefono a la oficina cuya direccionencuentra escrita abajo para averiguardonde se puede conseguir asistencia legal.

El Servicio de la Referencia del abogado

Asociación de Barra de Condado de Allegheny

400 Koppers Building

436 Seventh Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Telefónico: (412) 261-5555

https://www.getapittsburghlawyer.com/

Alle. Cnty. Pa. 703

Adopted effective 11/13/2023.

The above Notice of Filing should be conspicuously posted on the property, prominently displayed on the property using a sign affixed to a stake that is no less than four (4) feet in height and displayed prominently on the front of the physical dwelling if such a building exists.