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The enacted ordinance adds rules to Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant code that prohibit agreements not to compete over residential rents or lease terms and prohibit using or providing price-coordination services based on non-public rental information. Renters and other people harmed by these practices may sue, and the City may also bring cases; courts may award damages, attorney’s fees, and other relief, while violations can carry civil penalties of $2,000 per violation.

Amending Chapter 9-800 ("Landlord and Tenant") to add prohibitions and penalties related to anti-competitive rental practices, all under certain terms and conditions.