This bill allows victims of deed fraud to get a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid. Deed fraud happens when someone falsely claims to own a property and sells it. The bill helps people who were affected by this type of fraud and paid taxes on the fake sale.
Amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes, and Collections," to allow for refunds of the realty transfer taxes to victims of deed fraud, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Philadelphia Legistar recorded this as a procedural council action without a separate member-by-member tally.
Official Action Note
This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.