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This bill aims to update Philadelphia's property licensing rules, allowing the city to create a program to inspect properties before problems occur, and requiring the city to publicly report on how well property owners are following the rules. The bill also includes new protections and remedies for tenants. It 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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File details

Status
Enacted
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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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    READ AND PASSED

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    Pass15 Yes · 1 No · 1 AbsentView member votes →
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    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    MemberVote
    Anthony PhillipsYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Cindy BassYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Isaiah ThomasYes
    Jamie GauthierYes
    Jeffery Young, Jr.No
    Jim HarrityYes
    Katherine Gilmore RichardsonAbsent
    Kendra BrooksYes
    Kenyatta JohnsonYes
    Mark SquillaYes
    Michael DriscollYes
    Nicolas O'RourkeYes
    Nina AhmadYes
    Quetcy LozadaYes
    Rue LandauYes

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    AMENDED

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    This Bill was AMENDED.

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    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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    Introduced and Referred

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