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This bill aims to improve property owner accountability by clarifying licensing requirements and creating a proactive inspection program. It also requires public reporting on code compliance and establishes protections for tenants. The bill affects property owners and tenants in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING
Type
Bill
Introduced
April 10, 2025
Sponsors
Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Brooks

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    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

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    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

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    RECOMMITTED

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    This Bill was RECOMMITTED.to the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and The Homeless

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  4. Council ActionCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

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    2 routine procedural eventsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

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