THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 6. HEALTH CODE
CHAPTER 6-800. LEAD PAINT DISCLOSURE AND CERTIFICATION
§ 6-809. Remedies.
(3) Where a lessor does not comply with any provision of Section 6-803, the lessee shall be entitled to bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction
prior to the expiration or termination of the lease,
and a prevailing lessee shall be entitled to the following remedies:
(a) an order requiring the lessor to provide the required certification and the performance of the necessary work to make the property lead safe;
(b) damages for any harm caused by the failure to provide the certification;
(c) exemplary damages of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000);
(d) abatement and refund of rent for any period in which the lessee occupies the property
without a required certification having been provided; and
(e) attorney's fees and costs.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
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Explanation:
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indicate new matter added.
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