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4604 – Property Liable For Expenses | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania law on property liability for expenses related to indigent support, including liens, recoveries, and protections for primary residences.

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4604 – Property Liable For Expenses

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 4604

Summary

Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 4604 outlines when personal property of an indigent person can be used to cover expenses incurred by public agencies for support, maintenance, and burial. It specifies conditions under which property is liable, the process for public agencies to recover costs through lawsuits, and restrictions on placing liens on primary residences. The law aims to balance public recovery efforts with protections for homeowners' primary residences.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania law on property liability for expenses related to indigent support, including liens, recoveries, and protections for primary residences.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.